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
Izzie Ramirez, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
On November 18, after a 53-day water crisis, the City of Asheville City finally lifted its boil-water notice, restoring clean and potable water throughout Asheville’s taps.
—Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
Arkansas Online, 2 Dec. 2022
Winter storms have brought incredible cold temperatures to the state and power outages and burst pipes have many Texans without heat, food or even potable water.
—oregonlive, 18 Feb. 2021
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Adjective
Cheap solar energy could unlock technological possibilities that have been out of our reach, like large-scale, high-speed rail, or desalination plants that can create potable water in coastal cities.
—Izzie Ramirez, Vox, 21 Nov. 2024
On November 18, after a 53-day water crisis, the City of Asheville City finally lifted its boil-water notice, restoring clean and potable water throughout Asheville’s taps.
—Jenn Rice, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2024
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For days last August, people waited in lines for water to drink, bathe, cook and flush toilets in Mississippi's capital as some businesses were temporarily forced to close for lack of potable water.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Dec. 2022
Winter storms have brought incredible cold temperatures to the state and power outages and burst pipes have many Texans without heat, food or even potable water.
—oregonlive, 18 Feb. 2021
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Within days, Chef José Andrés’ World Food Kitchen had set up a hub in Asheville, N.C., to distribute food and drinkable water, both in short supply.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Amenities include unlimited firewood, clean bathrooms, and drinkable well water. Campfire Ranch plans to open another hut outside Crested Butte and is looking for additional Colorado locations.Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Near the pool, guests can enjoy a drink and small plates at the Bvlgari Bar, the perfect place to take in a sunset while having a pre, or after-dinner drink.Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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These include health and wellness, beauty, restaurants, food and beverage, finance, law, travel, technology, real estate, consulting and more.Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
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Registering to bid costs $200 for standard credentials ($100 for internet-only bidding) or $750 for gold perks, including parking, preferred seating, Gold Lounge access and a $200 food and beverage credit.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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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
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Since 2021, the liquor store has sold four winning Powerball and four Mega Millions tickets, according to data from the California Lottery.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Depending on the brand and proof, most types of liquor contain just under 100 calories in a single shot, per the US Department of Agriculture's food database.Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Once laundered, return the fresh towels to the guest bedroom or bathroom.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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While Laporta didn't give any figures, it has previously been reported that the fresh arrangement is worth $1.77 billion (€1.7billion) to the Catalans.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body, so try to drink one glass of water with each unit of alcohol.Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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About the same time, a Missouri infantryman and musician in the home’s band fell back into the sodden embrace of booze after years of sobriety, went back to his barracks and swallowed hydrochloric acid.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The state has some of the harshest laws on the books, including one that could penalize people who try to wait the booze out of their system in their vehicle before hitting the road.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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