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as in drink
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a talented writer whose fondness for the bottle was the stuff of legend
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as in courage
British slang
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
I wanted to confront the neighbors about the excessive noise coming from their flat, but I lost my bottle
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Recent Examples of bottle
One reason for this is there's no telling how many live probiotics are in a single bottle of kombucha.
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Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
His auction record was set in 2009 with the Christie’s sale of Belle Haleine – Eau De Voilette (Beautiful Breath – Veil Water), a 1921 sculpture in which a perfume bottle is covered in a label referring to Rrose Sélavy, Duchamp’s female alter ego.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Simply repurpose an old wine bottle as a water spike.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Also in Cuba, Fanning 66 Outpost and Feedstore is the place to go for glass-bottle sodas, fudge, and gourmet popcorn—not to mention the World’s Largest Rocking Chair, and plenty of Route 66 gifts.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026
His auction record was set in 2009 with the Christie’s sale of Belle Haleine – Eau De Voilette (Beautiful Breath – Veil Water), a 1921 sculpture in which a perfume bottle is covered in a label referring to Rrose Sélavy, Duchamp’s female alter ego.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Simply repurpose an old wine bottle as a water spike.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Also in Cuba, Fanning 66 Outpost and Feedstore is the place to go for glass-bottle sodas, fudge, and gourmet popcorn—not to mention the World’s Largest Rocking Chair, and plenty of Route 66 gifts.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
Noun
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That means fewer meals before the game, fewer drinks after, and fewer visits to local shops and cafes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This sturdy, durable iron coffee table provides a convenient spot for you and your guests to set drinks and snacks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The intuitive Moon and energetic Mercury are merging in your sign, sharpening your words and putting courage behind your message.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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That case has wound on for years, leaving each of the victims to constantly relive their worst moments, constantly fear that all of their courage would come to nothing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no liquor license yet, but that’s pending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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But that’s another story — one that couldn’t be told without White’s heroism.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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After Judith’s husband Kobi found that issue of Life magazine in 1981, she and her brother were stunned to learn the extent of their father’s heroism.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Drug and alcohol screenings came back negative.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That approach often comes with tradeoffs, like cutting back on alcohol or budgeting differently to afford the classes and trainers who know their name and celebrate their wins.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The drinks — sodas with fruit, cream, purées and other flavors added in — are especially popular among Mormons as a booze-free beverage option.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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Because the bravery and courage at the heart of the survivor was bruised but not defeated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Staff Sergeant Gregory Foster was a Green Beret deployed to Afghanistan when he was injured in an ambush in 2011 and was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star with valor for bravery.—
Shelley Bortz,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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