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as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
hid the potables in the back hall closet
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as in beverages
a liquid suitable for drinking
keeps the wet bar stocked with an array of top-shelf liquors, mixers, and other fine potables
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Noun
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In 1919 the United States Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Oct. 2025 -
This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Members get access to the entire facility, but there are extra charges for food and beverages, spa services, swim lessons, pickleball lessons and personal training sessions.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Night Swim menu includes coffee and non-coffee beverages, along with pastries and croissants.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If craft cocktails are more your speed, sip for a while at Blue Mountain Bistro to savor their twist on classic drinks.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sugar Alcohols Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are low-calorie sweeteners that are sometimes used as sugar substitutes.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Walking tour explores the controversies, feuds and spirits that still haunt the grounds of this river city.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Nolet family has been perfecting the art of spirits since 1691, when the first copper still fired up in Schiedam, Holland.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Potables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potables. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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