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
He was later seen eating a slice of pizza, and at one point, sipping from what appeared to be a Diet Coke bottle.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Natural wine is the main attraction, and the menu is filled with low-intervention bottles from California, France, and beyond.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Similarly, there were candles in wine bottles during the welcome party, showing that a lot of thought had been put into the lighting scheme.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026
HydroBag Pal for Kids is a plush huggable water bottle bag designed to fit most standard kids' bottles.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Natural wine is the main attraction, and the menu is filled with low-intervention bottles from California, France, and beyond.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Similarly, there were candles in wine bottles during the welcome party, showing that a lot of thought had been put into the lighting scheme.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026
HydroBag Pal for Kids is a plush huggable water bottle bag designed to fit most standard kids' bottles.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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As the moon joins forces with Neptune, inspiration returns in flashes, but its sextile to Uranus supports fresh ideas, emotional breakthroughs and the courage to try something new.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Strategic courage under uncertainty.—
Carolyn Dewar,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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But people more commonly associate sports with beer, Nesin said, so the World Cup will be a bigger boost to their business than liquor.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out early Monday at a bar and liquor store in Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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On an island where heroism is embedded in everyday acts of hauling vines up terraces, rebuilding after raids, quietly helping strangers in the night, the label itself feels unnecessary.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cited for heroism Three Zion police officers were recently cited for heroism as they were honored as Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor winners.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The state patrol says alcohol wasn't involved and both women were wearing their seat belts.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 June 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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The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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What transpires is the best scene in the movie, following two people lifted by collaboration, bonded through booze and creativity, freely sharing notes on each other’s songs.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Andrew Johns, one of rugby league's greatest players, said the bravery Evans had shown would be encouraging for other people.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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