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
Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.
—Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Desalination, the process of creating drinkable water from seawater, is critical to supplying water across Israel and many of Iran’s Gulf neighbors.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.
—Jahnavi Rapaka, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
Bourbon was aged for 19 years and three months, which Bhakta himself admits is pretty old for a bourbon, possibly teetering on the edge of drinkable.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2024
One day, astronauts may be able to make Moon water drinkable.
—Thomas Orlando, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinkable
Adjective
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In December, a water main break on Thomaston Avenue at one point left about 75% of the city without potable water.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and city officials, meanwhile, aimed to unveil plans for a $40 million stormwater project at MacArthur Park designed to reduce reliance on potable water by capturing and treating runoff.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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People come in, just have a few drinks and listen to music, and then stick around and come to the next show and the next show.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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The afternoon features food and drinks, a DJ, dancing, games, contests, a photo booth and music included in the cost of tickets.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Off the coast of Rhode IslandAP — Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.—
Jennifer McDermott,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The kitchen and dining areas are clean and minimal, anchored by stone and warm wood, while the rest of the interiors stick to a neutral palette.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Initially, high-performing employees will be selected for those roles, but eventually all employees will be encouraged to rotate through the beverage positions.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Drinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinkable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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