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
Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
The report notes violations in a range of areas, from potable water to food safety and housekeeping.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Aug. 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
Training large models can draw immense energy and consume millions of gallons of potable water.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025
The report notes violations in a range of areas, from potable water to food safety and housekeeping.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Aug. 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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The water condenses on the glass and flows down a tube to emerge as fresh, drinkable water.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The district aimed to sell Willow Grove because the maintenance department operates out of a home built in the 1960s without electricity, gas or drinkable water, Superintendent Robert Nolting said in July.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the Vacation partnership runs through September, the bar program leans into these ever-changing temperatures with strategic year-round summer drinks like the Easy Breezy—Ford's Gin, Pisco, white grape, passion fruit and cucumber—vacation insurance in liquid form.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beet juice has gained popularity among athletes as an antioxidant-rich pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nenov also is co-owner of mobile beverage cart The Bubbly Bar, which specializes in mocktails.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By combining this with ORNL’s joining method, industries can consider ceramics for broader high-performance applications, including aerospace and clean energy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Strip that data away — as ESG backlash threatens to do — and investors lose not just the ability to manage downside risk but also the visibility to identify upside opportunities in areas like clean energy, regenerative agriculture, or supply chain innovation.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is the second time in a row that fresh Hindi releases fell short at the box office while a south-Indian film ranked high among global top scorers for a weekend.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The radiance and fresh-grapefruit scent linger on the skin; so do the moisturizing sunflower, passion fruit, açai, babassu, and rice bran oils.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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To prevent a repeat of Otis’ near-death brush with booze, the distillery has asked the city for a dumpster with a lid.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some common over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, pose danger to the liver when combined with booze.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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