as in potable
suitable for drinking
technically, that cheap stuff may be wine, but it's hardly drinkable
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Recent Examples of drinkable
Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
For much of the first full week of 2025, residents of Virginia's capital city didn't have drinkable water coming out of their taps.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
cleveland, 1 May 2020
The imperative to make seawater drinkable shows no sign of easing.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2019
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Adjective
Hood suggested making sure that homes were stocked with shelf-stable foods that cen be prepared without power, drinkable water and a backup way to heat their home.
—Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
For much of the first full week of 2025, residents of Virginia's capital city didn't have drinkable water coming out of their taps.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
Also, these products may contain synthetic materials and chemical agents that can harm wildlife and strain the treatment process that helps make water drinkable.
—cleveland, 1 May 2020
The imperative to make seawater drinkable shows no sign of easing.
—Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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Once such reservoirs have been scouted out, subsequent missions might potentially mine them for manufacturing potable water, breathable air and even potent rocket fuel.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2025
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Try to reserve a spot at Hole in the Wall, which has potable water ($25 per night).—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, many theater venues have introduced at-seat ordering, offering the convenience of having drinks and snacks delivered directly to theatergoers, eliminating the need to queue during intermission.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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From milkshakes to crisp seasonal lemonades, their drink menu is nearly as robust as their sandwich menu.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Noun
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The inaugural selection will be voted on by 300 experts, including chefs, restaurateurs, educators, food and beverage journalists, and gourmands.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tactics such as utilizing digital channels and establishing long-lasting influencer relationships can be just as effective for other industries—including food and beverage.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The new offensive coaches will be tasked with not only providing fresh eyes to Seattle’s evaluation process but also developing the young players on the roster, such as centers Olu Oluwatimi and Jalen Sundell and guards Christian Haynes, Anthony Bradford and Sataoa Laumea.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Slam Dunk At Pier 5 at Bayside Marketplace in Miami, this is a winning mix of Don Q Cristal rum, Triple Sec, fresh lime, orange juice, and mint, topped with a bubbly splash of Starry.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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