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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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Recent Examples of potables
Undeniably, Disney Springs boasts more than a few of them, and this year, three such venues — The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway and Maria & Enzo’s — are teaming up to serve three equally potent potables in support of the cause.
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Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potables
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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Every state taxes alcoholic beverages, though the tax treatment of certain alcoholic beverages may appear arbitrary.
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Like everyone else on this sweltering day, Marc Pina was searching for cold beverages in the Fan Zone.
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Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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“Potables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potables. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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