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
Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
When visiting, hikers and campers are advised to bring their own water sources since there is no potable water in the wilderness.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 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
In 2029, a new law will ban watering of nonfunctional turf with potable water.
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
When visiting, hikers and campers are advised to bring their own water sources since there is no potable water in the wilderness.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 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
Noun
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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
Adjective
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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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As such, fresh talks will be needed to resolve his future.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 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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True to form, the film opens with Oli getting stratospherically high on booze, cocaine and maybe some heroin at his own birthday party in The Castle, a local pub everyone has been going to for years.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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In a slower booze market, the winning drink may be the one that asks the least from the consumer.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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