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
Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
The fermentation process turns the natural sugars into a tangy, drinkable, yogurt-like beverage.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Milk, soy milk, kefir, and drinkable yogurt are some of the highest-protein options.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
The fermentation process turns the natural sugars into a tangy, drinkable, yogurt-like beverage.
—Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Bourbon was aged for 19 years and three months, which Bhakta himself admits is pretty old for a bourbon, possibly teetering on the edge of drinkable.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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On the county’s western edge, Pescadero public schools have gone without potable water for nearly three decades.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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These islands are a true pack-in and pack-out situation, with limited potable water in the park, no food for sale, and vault toilets here and there.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Bourbon Steak’s vast lineup of beverage options go past signature cocktails and a world-class list of wine and premium spirits to include zero-proof drinks, beer and spritzes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Why cane sugar drinks are trending Industry experts say cane sugar beverages have developed a reputation for tasting more premium than drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Complimentary reef-safe sunscreen dispensers are available to guests property-wide and beach clean-ups are held regularly with guests invited to join.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Both teams have played a clean game so far with eight turnovers apiece.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Noun
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This alcoholic beverage is blended and frozen like ice cream but contains all the flavor and alcohol of a margarita cocktail.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Bourbon Steak’s vast lineup of beverage options go past signature cocktails and a world-class list of wine and premium spirits to include zero-proof drinks, beer and spritzes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Dennis’s new poems are still conversational, philosophical, sometimes preachy, and cranky, and there is a fresh kind of transcendence here, one that has almost forgotten about disappointment.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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And existing stores in the state should see fresher food compared to the previous system that brought food in from Denton, Texas, and Cedar Falls, Iowa.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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