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Recent Examples of undrinkable
Their waterways are polluted and undrinkable, yet citizens still wash their clothes and utensils in them.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
His version is a stunning double-shot of absinthe to which is added almost a full glass of Champagne, a nearly undrinkable concoction with enough alcohol to tranquilize a bull.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
As is, this water is undrinkable, but, primarily through a process of reverse osmosis, the salt and mineral content can be removed, and the water can be made safe to drink.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Many, perhaps by design, were undrinkable.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
His version is a stunning double-shot of absinthe to which is added almost a full glass of Champagne, a nearly undrinkable concoction with enough alcohol to tranquilize a bull.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
As is, this water is undrinkable, but, primarily through a process of reverse osmosis, the salt and mineral content can be removed, and the water can be made safe to drink.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
Many, perhaps by design, were undrinkable.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undrinkable
Adjective
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People can become infected by breathing in that contaminated air or touching the contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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No method is completely foolproof, so avoiding contaminated water remains the safest strategy.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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There, Marlon must cross the polluted waters of the festering Guanabara Bay in search of a former commander turned messianic cult leader to stop the spread of their paramilitary group.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Another toxic chemical crisis A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse triggered an ammonia leak, explosions and shelter-in-place orders across Eastside neighborhoods.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The agency said no significant levels of toxic metals were observed.—
Sydney Barragan,
Daily News,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The plant, which is non-native and is for ornamental purposes, is poisonous to horses.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Not only are the leaves poisonous to humans and pets, but the vine itself is invasive and can spread disease to trees.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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“Undrinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undrinkable. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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