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
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
The seasonal operation typically occurs in late spring or early summer to meet rising demand for potable water.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Danielle MacKey, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2022
Most of the potable water, wastewater, electrical and communications lines on the pier were installed when it was built and need to be replaced after years of exposure to the marine environment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
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Adjective
The resolution also calls for limiting cross-border commerce and restricting potable water deliveries to Tijuana if the problem isn’t solved.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
The seasonal operation typically occurs in late spring or early summer to meet rising demand for potable water.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
Noun
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
Most of the potable water, wastewater, electrical and communications lines on the pier were installed when it was built and need to be replaced after years of exposure to the marine environment.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potable
Adjective
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No doubt, that’s still strong, but more along the lines of a higher ABV Booker’s release and still very drinkable (although a little ice or even water to dilute the bourbon might do the trick).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2025
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Broken Hops, which debuts Wednesday at a small number of retailers, wants to redefine IPAs with more drinkable, less-filling versions that are not overly bitter.—
John Frank,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This makes enough green tomato water for about 6 cocktails Serving Suggestion To mix one drink: Fill a glass with ice.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The pink tropical drink is light, effervescent, and quickly gaining a following—but getting your hands on a bottle of its main aperitif isn’t so easy.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Carlotto said the interior resembled a nightclub, with a counter staffed by bartenders and stocked with alcoholic beverages, a dance floor and a DJ.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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The food and beverage industry is full of men, and Anne would go toe-to-toe with the best of them.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2023
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At the end of the dredging, sediment that’s not placed on the beach could be left in the pit and covered with a layer of clean sand.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2023
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Woman wearing long white dress dancing in low light holding bottle of liquor.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The jury did convict Read of operating under the influence of liquor, and she was sentenced to one year of probation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This particular recipe, which adds sauteed shrimp, white wine and fresh tarragon to the mix, leans toward the simpler preparation.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Cream cheese provides a smooth creaminess, while walnuts bring in a toasty note that’s complimented by the bright lemon zest and fresh parsley.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Officers patrolling the park found the man drinking an open container of alcohol by W. 137th St. and Riverside Drive at about 10:05 p.m. Thursday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Steele was arrested in 2024 for driving under the influence of alcohol after a car crash, but has been fighting the charge and is due back in court later this summer.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Amid the frenzied party — which included Sam Reinhart climbing a stripper pole, Brad Marchand crowd surfing and, yes, plenty of booze flowing — a key player might have revealed big news regarding his future with the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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The booze was part of it, a likely symptom at first, and later a cause.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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