as in potable
suitable for drinking
technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable
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Recent Examples of drinkable
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Broken Hops, which debuts Wednesday at a small number of retailers, wants to redefine IPAs with more drinkable, less-filling versions that are not overly bitter.
—John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
And states and individual water districts are also submitting applications for additional funding to support long-term projects including drip irrigation, ripping out water-intensive grass from cities, or investing in desalination plants to make ocean water or brackish water drinkable.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 15 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
No doubt, that’s still strong, but more along the lines of a higher ABV Booker’s release and still very drinkable (although a little ice or even water to dilute the bourbon might do the trick).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
Broken Hops, which debuts Wednesday at a small number of retailers, wants to redefine IPAs with more drinkable, less-filling versions that are not overly bitter.
—John Frank, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
And states and individual water districts are also submitting applications for additional funding to support long-term projects including drip irrigation, ripping out water-intensive grass from cities, or investing in desalination plants to make ocean water or brackish water drinkable.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 15 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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In the meantime, the company has distributed jugs of potable water to Robbins residents, who will become its water customers when the project is built and tested.—
Jake Goodrick
July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Neither of these will harm you, although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends no more than 0.3 milligram of iron per liter of potable water (to avoid a metallic taste).—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Flathead is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, with clean, crystalline waters cradled in the Flathead Valley by the Mission Mountains to the east and the Salish Mountains to the west.—
Deb Hopewell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2023
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
Noun
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Hot food, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase at The Lookout at Lake Poway.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The beverage program includes sake, champagne, Japanese spirits, and signature cocktails like the Sendai (Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky, Japanese Sweet Bermutto, Yuzu Bitters), and the Tonikku (Roku Gin, Creme de Framboise, Italicus, Tonic).—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Add fresh lemongrass to boiling water and steep it to enhance the flavor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
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And, a fresh documentary takes aim at one of the 2000s' most iconic reality shows, The Biggest Loser.—
Madeleine Janz,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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