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
CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Residents across the city of St Petersburg had no running water after a water main break forced city officials to shut off potable water at midnight.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 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
But, remember, immediate impacts speak of immediate needs, meals, potable water, and the like.
—CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Residents across the city of St Petersburg had no running water after a water main break forced city officials to shut off potable water at midnight.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
Noun
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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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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Every day, the EPA works to monitor and address pollution poisoning our rivers and drinkable water.Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 1 Nov. 2024
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Feel free to set up a drink space with all the accouterments, from glassware to garnishes, that guests can help themselves to.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Without hesitating, Gus belly flopped into the water below with a splash, took a drink and began swimming.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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That’s likely due to coconut water as the leading type of beverage in the category.Andrew Watman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The company intends to build a portfolio of beverage brands and develop distribution channels, subject to obtaining sufficient financing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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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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Under the auspices of the Sustainable Marblehead Beach Cleaning team, led by Pam Roberts, groups of volunteers clean at least one beach in Marblehead each week, year-round.Bette Keva, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Feb. 2023
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Keep in mind that Texas liquor stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day by state law, so be sure to stock up before stores close at 9 p.m. More:Still shopping for Thanksgiving?Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024
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Scammers also sell their counterfeit bourbon to legitimate liquor stores.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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On Friday, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Ohio are forecasted to see fresh snow, too.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Ham cost from $1.69 to $2.39 a pound; 12 ounces of fresh green beans cost from $3.29 to $3.50; a pound of butter ranged from $4.19 to $4.49; a can of cranberry sauce was priced from $1.66 to $2.79.Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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People reports that about $1 million dollars worth of alcohol from Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s tequila brand Santo were stolen from two trucks taking the shipment to California and Pennsylvania.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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That may reduce cravings for drugs and alcohol the same way the drugs work on food cravings, Hendershot said.Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Lots of fancy restaurants, Lots of booze, lots of Instagram photos of expensive meals.Outside Online, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Drinkers are pushing back on expensive booze, as the surge in sales boosted by Americans who stayed home — and drank more — during the pandemic has ended.Daniel Wine, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Potable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potable. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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