as in movable
having parts that can be connected or combined in different ways
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
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Recent Examples of modular
The modular units can support 5G rollouts, including in densely populated cities.
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IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
Plans call for using modular units to construct 100 residences.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Nuclear stocks also have crashed in the past month, with NuScale, a manufacturer of small modular reactors (SMRs) losing 30 percent of its value, and similar losses at competitors Oklo, Cameco and Energy Fuels, according to Oil Price International.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
The current model for modular construction – using assembly-line technologies to build homes – has its origin in the period after World War II.
—Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
Plans call for using modular units to construct 100 residences.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
Nuclear stocks also have crashed in the past month, with NuScale, a manufacturer of small modular reactors (SMRs) losing 30 percent of its value, and similar losses at competitors Oklo, Cameco and Energy Fuels, according to Oil Price International.
—Saul Elbein, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
The current model for modular construction – using assembly-line technologies to build homes – has its origin in the period after World War II.
—Jacob Posner, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
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The open cabin idea starts with a movable center console between the front seats; it can be moved forward toward the dash or back toward the rear seat.Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The printer involves a movable framework with a printhead attached to a rig that moves across a ground layer.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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This watch further established just how flexible this platform could be when working with unexpected materials.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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As tourism rebounds across the globe, properties in these areas can offer high returns with flexible rental terms and higher per-night rates, appealing to investors seeking quick profits.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This portable sound machine has a real fan inside to coax you to sleep with the sounds of moving air, without having to turn on your chilly air conditioner.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
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This involves a portable electric drill and a queasy college-aged intern.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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