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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County residents showed off their love for Mother Nature this week by planting trees, touting potable water and promoting environmental protection on the annual celebration of Earth Day.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
DÁnica Coto, ajc, 29 Jan. 2023
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
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Adjective
Days after the incident, city officials said about 60% of Waterbury was still without potable water.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County residents showed off their love for Mother Nature this week by planting trees, touting potable water and promoting environmental protection on the annual celebration of Earth Day.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, a study by Puerto Rico’s Chemistry Association published in late 2021 found the presence of heavy metals linked to coal in potable water in Salinas.
—DÁnica Coto, ajc, 29 Jan. 2023
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potable
Adjective
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Kefir berry and banana smoothie A quick blitz-and-go smoothie using kefir as the probiotic base, blended with banana, berries, oats, and flaxseed for a drinkable dose of prebiotic fiber.—
Ryan Brennan
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Kefir berry and banana smoothie — blend plain kefir with banana, mixed berries, rolled oats and ground flaxseed for a quick drinkable synbiotic breakfast or snack.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Bourbon Steak’s vast lineup of beverage options go past signature cocktails and a world-class list of wine and premium spirits to include zero-proof drinks, beer and spritzes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Why cane sugar drinks are trending Industry experts say cane sugar beverages have developed a reputation for tasting more premium than drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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This alcoholic beverage is blended and frozen like ice cream but contains all the flavor and alcohol of a margarita cocktail.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Bourbon Steak’s vast lineup of beverage options go past signature cocktails and a world-class list of wine and premium spirits to include zero-proof drinks, beer and spritzes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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After a clean first inning with two strikeouts, Lauer missed down the middle with a fastball to Hunter Goodman, who hit it out for the 12th homer Lauer has given up this season.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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To ensure seamless service, the dressing rooms have separate entrances from the corridor so staff can lay out clothes and clean without ever entering the bedroom.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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But increasingly, some of the industry’s biggest bets are not on traditional beer or liquor, but on products designed to recreate the social experience of drinking without intoxication.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Cocoa exporters should ship more butter, liquor, and powder rather than raw beans, while Kenyan tea and Ethiopian or Ugandan coffee should leave the continent branded and semi-processed rather than as bulk commodities.—
W. Gyude Moore,
semafor.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Dennis’s new poems are still conversational, philosophical, sometimes preachy, and cranky, and there is a fresh kind of transcendence here, one that has almost forgotten about disappointment.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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And existing stores in the state should see fresher food compared to the previous system that brought food in from Denton, Texas, and Cedar Falls, Iowa.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The cause of the crash is unclear, but the booking charges do not include any allegations related to drugs or alcohol.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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In addition to alternatives for staples like bourbon and tequila, Lyre’s makes more niche spirits including coffee liqueur, triple sec and vermouth — the kinds of ingredients that let a bartender build a genuinely accurate espresso martini, margarita or Manhattan without alcohol.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Bowie was also a heavy indulger of booze and recreational drugs during that decade, which mirrored the character’s descent into the destructive nature of fame and fortune and humankind's lesser angels.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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