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
Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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
Always in darkness, PSRs are thought to retain water ice that, if present, could be converted into drinkable water, breathable oxygen and rocket fuel.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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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And the possibility of using the direct potable reuse method has dramatically changed the situation.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Reuse is reclaimed and treated, then injected into the drinking water system (called direct potable reuse, or DPR) or into a surface water source (called indirect potable reuse, or IPR).—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s a potential 73,000 people a match paying for tickets, travel, merchandise, programmes, fanzines, food, drinks and more.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Nikki Bravo, the co-owner of Momentum Coffee in Chicago, raised prices by about 15% last week for lattes, cappuccinos and other drinks at her four locations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The home boasts clean lines, a sprawling backyard featuring a fire pit and a pool, as well as a home gym.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Some of these mountainsides have dislodged themselves deep in the bedrock, causing the face of a mountain to shear clean off — as has happened at least twice in the last two years.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Alongside dozens of producers, beverage directors, buyers, and supporters, ABV became a destination and community.—
Osayi Endolyn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Loloi Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Area Rug Looking for a low-lift way to make a space feel fresh for fall?—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The hoisin sauce adds glossy sweetness and umami depth, while fresh ginger brightens things up.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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