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
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
At home, residents are advised to keep pipes from bursting by dripping the faucets, bring any pets indoors, stock up on extra drinkable water and check on your neighbors.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 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
In past years, thousands of Jackson residents have gone days or weeks without drinkable water as pipes burst and water pressure dropped during cold snaps.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
At home, residents are advised to keep pipes from bursting by dripping the faucets, bring any pets indoors, stock up on extra drinkable water and check on your neighbors.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 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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Scores are based on eight areas of the ship, including galleys and dining rooms, medical centers, housekeeping, potable water systems, heating systems, and pest management.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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For livestock, this would include potable water, sanitary living conditions and access to a windbreak such as a building or tree line.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snack areas on each floor provide a limitless supply of drinks and goodies to hungry children (or grown-ups).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As my colleague Iris Kwok explains, that’s due to the state’s higher taxes and stricter requirements for cleaner, more expensive gas that pollutes.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Magic Kingdom’s Beak and Barrel explores a pirate theme with a storyline, an animatronic bird named Rummy, a limited menu (but with octopus tentacles), both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a time limit of 45 minutes.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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About Club West Brewing and expanded beverage options The Club West name reflects a broader vision inspired by the spirit of the American West, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a year where anxiety over studio contraction and the rise of artificial intelligence often consumed the industry, both films gave Hollywood fresh hope.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, any fresh details on Rubin’s successor architecture — dubbed Feynman after theoretical physicist Richard Feynman and planned to debut in 2028 — will be noteworthy, as Nvidia continues to push the envelope on innovation to stay ahead of the competition.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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