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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
If a full keg is more than is needed for your event, Lanuzza shares how much beer is in different sized kegs, as well as why kegs can be preferable to cans or bottles of beer for some consumers.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
That bottle has the team logo on the label and swaps out the signature red wax top for Knicks orange.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Winged insects were held inside two bottles of vermouth at this Japanese restaurant.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
They’ve been beaten with tire irons, bottles, planks, chains.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bottle
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
That bottle has the team logo on the label and swaps out the signature red wax top for Knicks orange.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
Winged insects were held inside two bottles of vermouth at this Japanese restaurant.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
They’ve been beaten with tire irons, bottles, planks, chains.
—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
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Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
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In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
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Unable to outrun the Bitchfist, the Hand earns his reputation for cunning and courage.
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March 21 – April 19 Aries, your courage meets a softer mirror.
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The investigation is ongoing, and details where and how the liquor was manufactured have not been released.
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On their way to Foxborough for an opening match against Haiti, Scottish fans reportedly bought up all the beer—including Tennent's Lager, a popular beer in Scotland—at local bars and liquor stores.
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The medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.
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But as Season 2 drifts closer to admiration than scrutiny, their stock heroism pales in comparison to Martian’s dynamic decision-making.
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Despite the teetotaling decision, stacks of beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser sat behind the register as workers informed attendees that alcohol would be sold beginning Thursday.
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This is essentially the Philippines’ lambanog, tuba distilled, with a high alcohol proof and a bite like rustic sugarcane alcohol.
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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.
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
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The bagpipes, the booze, the kilts!
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The boat was later found to contain 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans, after FWC officers pulled the boat from the bay a day after the crash.
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Just watching as a fan from a distance, I was impressed by her bravery.
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There has been an outpouring of support on social media for those who stopped to help, heralding their bravery and selflessness.
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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