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
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.
—Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 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
Desalination, the process of creating drinkable water from seawater, is critical to supplying water across Israel and many of Iran’s Gulf neighbors.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.
—Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 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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In December, a water main break on Thomaston Avenue at one point left about 75% of the city without potable water.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and city officials, meanwhile, aimed to unveil plans for a $40 million stormwater project at MacArthur Park designed to reduce reliance on potable water by capturing and treating runoff.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The hot plate → Gen Z's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The setting is oiled by a drinks program that continues the marine theme, with cocktails using kelp infusions and botanicals from the Mount Nelson gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Efficiency today comes from clean execution, not pushing harder.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Then, tumble dry on low heat with clean tennis balls or dryer balls to break up clumps and restore fluffiness.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s why compostable packaging is so helpful for food- and beverage-related products, and not things like mailers or personal care items.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Now, Domino's is offering customers a chance to get a free beverage with their orders to celebrate Simpson.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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