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
Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
Everyone should know their exit strategy and keep potable water and flashlights on hand.
—Jeff Roth, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 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
Researchers at Australia's RMIT University and five Chinese institutes have devised a simple and clever contraption that could solve that, by pulling potable water out of thin air.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 8 May 2025
Everyone should know their exit strategy and keep potable water and flashlights on hand.
—Jeff Roth, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 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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In the weeks following Hurricane Maria, millions of Puerto Ricans were left without power and drinkable water.—
Sheetal Khedkar Rao,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The Doma Deep Instant manages to be extremely drinkable while also having, well, depth at the same time.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The new drink blends lemonade, Icedream, and peaches for a creamy, summery twist.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Some sustainability commitments are falling by the wayside as fiscal pressures mount; last week, PepsiCo last week abandoned its commitment to shareholders for 20 percent of all beverage servings to be delivered in reusable or refillable packaging.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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For example, a direct-to-consumer beverage company (and customer of my company, Pecan AI) worked to proactively identify and address potential subscription cancellations using predictive analytics.—
Zohar Bronfman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Also known as overlock machines, sergers create strong, durable seams and help produce clean fabric edges.—
Emma Seymour Feb 3,
Good Housekeeping,
3 Feb. 2023
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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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According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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The bag had clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, baby oil and Astroglide, Kaplan said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The post did criticize survey questions about people's internet usage at home and alcohol consumption.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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And unlike some wellness resorts around the world which restrict caloric intake, caffeine and alcohol consumption, this isn’t the case at Miraval.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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For the dad who’s trying to cut back on booze a bit: St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain $60 Stagrestis The makers of the bottled nonalcoholic Phony Negroni offer this bulk version that contains 20 servings of the classic bitter-and-bright beverage without any ABV.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2025
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After the show, there's booze, girls, and hotel suites, but Abel's locked in the bathroom, being sad.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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