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
Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 1 Nov. 2024
To make matters worse, what limited water does exist in the area’s deep wells has too much fluoride and other contaminants to be drinkable, let alone used in dialysis.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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
Every day, the EPA works to monitor and address pollution poisoning our rivers and drinkable water.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 1 Nov. 2024
To make matters worse, what limited water does exist in the area’s deep wells has too much fluoride and other contaminants to be drinkable, let alone used in dialysis.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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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The Rímac is described as the most important source of potable water for Lima and Callao.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lees Ferry Campground has 54 sites, potable water, and restrooms ($26 a night).—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In preparation for Super Bowl LIX, many people stocked up on watch party essentials like wings, drinks, and snacks.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, use a clean Q-tip to gently wipe away any excess spray.—
Leah Campano,
Seventeen,
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 Giorgio Armani world of food and beverage made its debut in 1998 with the launch of the Paris restaurant, followed in 2000 by the landmark Nobu Milano location.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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Customers will no longer be able to add milk or lemonade to classic Refresher drinks, since—as the company noted—there are already versions of these beverages on the menu with those modifications.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, the show’s loyal fanbase, Bachelor Nation, deserves beautiful, fresh, captivating, on-trend gowns to set the tone for the rest of the season.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their enormous talents, alongside Liam Neeson’s, promise to enrich our film with fresh excitement.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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