BOTTLE (UP) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

bottle (up)

verb

Definition of bottle (up)

as in to hold back

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This stock has lagged in 2026 as mortgage rates stay stubbornly high and hold back housing activity.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Skeptics have argued that generous welfare benefits and the resulting high taxes have held back the Nordic economies.

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

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Calcium score testing measures the amount of calcific plaque in the arteries around the heart, also called the coronary arteries.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Thirty-eight participants completed the study while researchers measured EEG brain activity, heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and perceived stress.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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Protein coffee can help boost daily protein intake, curb hunger and support muscle maintenance, all in one grab-and-go drink.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Protein is more satiating than carbohydrates alone, so pairing it with a morning coffee can help curb hunger before lunch.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

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