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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  • Which is a short way of saying that governments led by left and right wing activists won’t stop at making sure universities hold back on diversity measures.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The camera then showed Pickens being held back by two members of stadium security near the seats.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of hold back
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  • Yet, 30% of brands still do not measure influencer marketing ROI.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Their son Carter Pauly Dunn Harrison was born on Monday, Nov. 25, weighing 7 lbs., 7 oz. and measuring 21.5 inches long.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of measure
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  • Regulatory oversight must be strengthened to curb practices that prioritize profits over people, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms should be expanded to reduce the financial and emotional toll of litigation.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Sampling is aimed at curbing the spread of the virus which has affected more than 700 dairy herds.
    Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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 12 Dec. 2024.

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