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
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
King Campground is substantially larger, with 77 sites versus Queen’s 34, but both have electric and non-electric sites, tent-only sites, potable water, and bathhouses with showers and flush toilets.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 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
As founder and executive chairman of ARC Manufacturing in Jamaica, Horne also played a key role, helping to help coordinate sea shipments of food, shelter materials and potable water to Westmoreland and neighboring communities.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
King Campground is substantially larger, with 77 sites versus Queen’s 34, but both have electric and non-electric sites, tent-only sites, potable water, and bathhouses with showers and flush toilets.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 4 June 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
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Under the retailer’s assortment, Fizzen will join the ranks of Protein Pop, Isopure and Alex Cooper’s latest drinkable wellness innovation, Unwell Hydration with Protein, made with 740 milligrams of electrolytes, three essential B vitamins and 10 grams of protein.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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In the wreckage, Rasmus discovers thousands of pristine bottles of champagne from the oldest drinkable vintage in the world – a treasure worth millions.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Noun
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For drinks, lean on pre-batched cocktails, a help-yourself bar, freezer-door cocktails or wine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Sandlot Social softly opened this week, offering cheap drinks, beer pong, putt-putt and — perhaps most notably — 10 baseball simulators.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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In April, Soil Capital announced a multi-year partnership with Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Kustom Entertainment said the move to Gilley’s will allow the festival to expand the festival experience with larger crowds, camping, food and beverage options, and other on-site amenities.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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There will be significant clean-sheet hopes with him, too.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Come get this liquor, come get these drugs, come get this whatever.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Ferrari opted for a three-stop race to give Hamilton fresher tires on a track that is known to be hard on rubber, especially with track temperatures at 50 Celsius (122 F).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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In the years after Buffy, Brendon, who did not have any kids, spoke out about struggling with depression as well as alcohol and substance addictions, checking into rehab between multiple arrests, including for domestic violence charges and prescription fraud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Smilianska was never asked to take a test for drugs or alcohol.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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And cops found 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans on his boat when it was salvaged from the water the next day.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Those who prefer a more low-key atmosphere or to skip the booze should try Miles’ neighborhood walking tours, which have spanned sections of Inglewood, View Park-Windsor Hills and Compton.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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