as in drinkable
suitable for drinking
around here, the only potable water comes from wells
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as in drink
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
hid the potables in the back hall closet
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Recent Examples of potable
Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Private campgrounds, such as those at Arrowhead Bike Farm, and state park campgrounds, like those at Babcock State Park (20 minutes away), are better options for amenities like showers, toilets, and potable water.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
Danielle MacKey, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2022
Most of the potable water, wastewater, electrical and communications lines on the pier were installed when it was built and need to be replaced after years of exposure to the marine environment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
The onsite water reuse system at the Austin Central Library is an exemplary example of this, supporting 350,000 gallons of storage for rainwater and A/C condensate collection saving a little over 1.5 million gallons per year of potable water on average.
—Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Private campgrounds, such as those at Arrowhead Bike Farm, and state park campgrounds, like those at Babcock State Park (20 minutes away), are better options for amenities like showers, toilets, and potable water.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
Noun
Even Georgina’s ability to draw scarce potable water from a nearby spout is controlled by people prejudiced against her—which, like her other troubles, is a ripple caused by a larger force.
—Danielle MacKey, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2022
Most of the potable water, wastewater, electrical and communications lines on the pier were installed when it was built and need to be replaced after years of exposure to the marine environment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potable
Adjective
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The sanctions can block access to essential imports such as medicine and food and the necessary infrastructure and spare parts to maintain drinkable water, including electrical systems.—
Mark Weisbrot,
Mercury News,
27 July 2025
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An email later came across his desk about a new, drinkable way to consume THC.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 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
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 lounge area will feature a selection of hot and cold food and drinks, as well as alcoholic beverages, and 12 suites that are approximately the same size as those in the Stueckle Sky Center.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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
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The 56-year-old Watertown Democrat admitted that prosecutors had enough evidence to prove their case charging him with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 July 2025
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If negotiations work out with the building’s landlord – and pending approval of a liquor license from the city of Denver – Skinner and Music City owners Sam and Jordan Graf, who are brothers, hope to turn the spot into a fully functioning bar and restaurant of their own.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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In the spring of 2024, the company raised $250 million in fresh case from a combination of board chairman and co-founder Steve Winn via his Mirasol Capital and new investors, many professional sports team owners.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Plus, the Mediterranean Diet, full of olive oil, seafood, fresh vegetables, and whole grains is proven to reduce health risks and promote weight loss.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The cafe aims to provide a relaxing environment without caffeine or alcohol.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Ozzy does his thing, making the music, playing the music, and staying off drugs and booze; Sharon does hers, managing Ozzy’s career, managing Ozzy, making the business decisions, counting the money, looking after Ozzfest, looking after Ozzy.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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He’s turned to booze and solitude and his work to distract himself from the pain and grief of that loss.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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