potable 1 of 2

as in drinkable
suitable for drinking around here, the only potable water comes from wells

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potable

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noun

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Recent Examples of potable
Adjective
The report notes violations in a range of areas, from potable water to food safety and housekeeping. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025 The output is potable water — often cleaner than municipal tap water on Earth. Berrin Tansel, The Conversation, 30 July 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for potable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potable
Adjective
  • The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The district aimed to sell Willow Grove because the maintenance department operates out of a home built in the 1960s without electricity, gas or drinkable water, Superintendent Robert Nolting said in July.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Guests can browse local vendors, sip on drinks, and catch live music from Jade Flores while enjoying yard games and photo ops under the market lights.
    Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Passengers in all classes will enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Before the installation of the secondary cockpit barriers, Southwest Airlines' procedure required a flight attendant to stand and face the cabin while a beverage cart was used to block passengers from approaching the galley.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Making its debut at IFA this year, the Roborock Curv 2 Pro can raise itself even higher than its predecessor to clear plushy carpets or lower itself down for a better clean on low-pile rugs.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • With over a decade-long career in journalism, Neetika Walter has worked with The Economic Times, ANI, and Hindustan Times, covering politics, business, technology, and the clean energy sector.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • More From Forbes ByChris Perugini Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your grandfather.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Also introduced is the new castmember, Jeremiah Dunmire (Robert Patrick), a powerful person in the liquor business.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Troost-Ekong Pushes Back Against Doubters Visionhaus/Getty Images Captain William Troost-Ekong drew on Nigeria’s history while insisting this is a fresh challenge.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Savannah and Harvey spoke about the severity of Chase's alcohol usage.
    Dory Jackson, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • In the wound care section, a selection of bandages, dressings, and medical tape, along with antiseptic wipes, alcohol swabs, triple antibiotic ointment, and two manuals (one for dogs and one for people) is available.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, a number of these recipes can be made sans booze (like the vodka cherry limeade) to satisfy a crew of all ages.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • There was no booze and no drugs.
    River Selby August 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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