1
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
By the time the flight landed in Baltimore, airport fire crews were in place for a traditional water cannon salute, and ground staff waited at the gate with cheers and a bottle of champagne.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Five years later, Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm has produced over 70,000 bottles of nine varieties of hot sauce, has a staff of 17 and is covering 700 events a year from coast to coast.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Tommaso Cortonesi, a leader in single-vineyard Brunello, explains that Montalcino’s microclimate makes its bottles age-worthy.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
So is that bottle of water actually being handed out?
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Five years later, Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm has produced over 70,000 bottles of nine varieties of hot sauce, has a staff of 17 and is covering 700 events a year from coast to coast.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Tommaso Cortonesi, a leader in single-vineyard Brunello, explains that Montalcino’s microclimate makes its bottles age-worthy.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 3 May 2026
So is that bottle of water actually being handed out?
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
Noun
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Concessions, including barbecue, snacks, candy and drinks, including alcohol, will be available throughout the weekend, hosted by the Ramona Rodeo Foundation.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In general, capsule, tablets and gummies are best for beginners, while tinctures, extracts and powders make easy drink additives.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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The courage to make those choices and keep moving forward is what has defined my journey.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hard liquor is free-poured at home and in many bars.—
Justin Kissinger,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Operating under the influence of liquor.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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But none of their streaks of zero heroism remotely compares with the untouchability of Miller’s streak.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The lockdown and Moore’s heroism clearly prevented any further violence in this rare school shooting situation with a positive ending.—
James Densley,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2026
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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The most common indulgence by far was alcohol, but many flyers also turn to marijuana edibles and non-prescribed medication to deal with flight jitters.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
22 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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Plans to serve booze at White Stadium’s professional soccer matches in Boston have encountered pushback by critics of the city’s public-private rehab plan, but a ban on alcohol would effectively kill the $325 million project.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Activations — from banks to big tech, booze to beauty products — beckon attendees with the siren call of air conditioning and free WiFi, trading comfort for content and brand loyalty.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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There’s bravery in how these artists are driven by conviction.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
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Passion isn’t practical, and bravery is required under the Scorpio full moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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