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bottle (up)

verb

Definition of bottle (up)next
as in to hold back

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle (up)
  1. hold back
  2. measure
  3. curb
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  • The designers and brands succeeding right now appear to be those who understand how to honor history and invigorate the brand, without being held back or weighed down by legacy.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But executives have otherwise offered few details, holding back until Wednesday's event.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of hold back
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  • During the summer, archaeologists discovered the stone and wood wall, which measures 72 feet, at the site.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The traits measure a player’s attitude, toughness, discipline, love for the game and commitment to his teammates.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of measure
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  • Turkey, for its part, has long been pressing Iraq to curb groups with links to the PKK and other non-state armed groups from operating in Sinjar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Lower water levels in lakes and rivers are significantly curbing essential hydroelectric generation at sites such as the Hoover Dam in the western United States.
    — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of curb
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“Bottle (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle%20%28up%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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