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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Outhouses, potable water taps, and garbage and recycling disposal are nearby, as well as parking (each Otentik comes with a wagon to transport things between your car and tent).
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
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
This scalable technology promises to be a dependable, long-term resource that converts contaminated sources into potable water.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
Outhouses, potable water taps, and garbage and recycling disposal are nearby, as well as parking (each Otentik comes with a wagon to transport things between your car and tent).
—Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potable
Adjective
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As for Starbucks' holiday offerings, there's also plenty of edible — and drinkable — new options, along with some returning favorites.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Schmidt is one of many teammates, past and present, who have benefited from the 37-year-old Bobrovsky’s drinkable tradition.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The chain started with a single location in Rogers in 2017 and offers more than 20,000 drink combinations.—
John Magsam,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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When To Seek Medical Care Things like fizzy drinks, overeating, or swallowing air can cause bloating.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dozens of beverage chains have exploded onto the scene in recent years offering coffee at steep discounts.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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By day the Ultramar pool bar offers refreshing beverages and light fare while at night the place buzzes with energy and music.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2019, California has partnered with jurisdictions in 28 countries—touching more than a quarter of the world’s population, with a combined GDP in the tens of trillions of dollars—to cut greenhouse gases, enhance climate resilience and develop clean energy.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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How to Get Around Metro Rio’s metro is fast, clean, and air-conditioned, with stops in Ipanema and Copacabana.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are beer stands, dessert carts and liquor bars throughout the ballpark.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Victor Schwartz, a wine and liquor importer, spoke to ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Thailand accused Cambodia of laying fresh landmines following the removal of a barbed wire fence, which was discovered on November 9.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The streamer has announced a series order for A Different World, a fresh sequel to the beloved 1990s sitcom that helped define a generation of Black television.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elevate your head and avoid late-night meals or alcohol to prevent heartburn.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Investigators believe that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs does not appear to be a factor in the collision.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Although evidence does not indicate how many people who have given up booze are taking up weed, the percentage of Americans ages 19 to 30 who reported consuming marijuana within the past year went up by 56 percent from 2009 to 2023, according to a University of Michigan report.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Wild West saloon — fully equipped with fans, refrigerators, booze and a television — overlooks a pristine saltwater pool in the center of the quarter-acre yard.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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