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
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2025
The community still lacks electricity and potable water following the series of dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks Tuesday, which killed seven people across Guatemala.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 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
Neither of these will harm you, although the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends no more than 0.3 milligram of iron per liter of potable water (to avoid a metallic taste).
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2025
The community still lacks electricity and potable water following the series of dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks Tuesday, which killed seven people across Guatemala.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 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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While there’s no public Wi-Fi at the campsites, there are toilets, showers, drinkable tap water, and battery-charging facilities, among other amenities.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Aug. 2025
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Lurking within sunlight-shy craters, deposits of water ice might be transformed into oxygen, drinkable water, and rocket fuel.—
Leonard David,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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Plus, join actress Elizabeth Banks (Archer Roose Wines) Unscripted & Uncorked for a refreshingly unfiltered Q&A on how music, movies and a good drink can bring people together.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Lisa goes around the restaurant offering her Canadian apologies and drinks on the house before tripping over a chair and trying to run off out of embarrassment.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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The event also includes a Children’s Artwalk filled with art projects, family fun, live music, food, beverages and entertainment, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the Cherry Berry beverages, Chick-fil-A also announced its Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich is launching nationwide due to customer demand after a successful test in Raleigh, North Carolina last spring.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
3 Feb. 2023
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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.—
Bette Keva,
BostonGlobe.com,
3 Feb. 2023
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Bardstown Road residents have a opportunity to make their voice heard about liquor licenses thanks to a new survey launched by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control to gather community sentiment.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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An heir to the Seagram liquor fortune paid $5 million for a new Scottsdale home.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a fresh high, while the S&P 500 came within three points of its record during trading.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Lee, who took over in Seoul in early June, has led fresh efforts to engage with the North, which have largely been rebuffed by Pyongyang.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the 45-second clip, Santino jokes about taking his dad to a Monday Night Football game and drinking copious amounts of alcohol.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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As the Distilled Spirits Council warned, and data has revealed, this boycott has severely impacted sales of U.S. alcohol across Canada.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Alcohol consumption has declined in the U.S., a trend that’s led by Gen Z, a group that’s consumed far less booze than millennials and other older generations.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But American booze was never much of a staple at Grumpys.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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