BOTTLE UP Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

bottle (up)

verb

Definition of bottle (up)

as in to hold back

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While many families are holding back, with youth unemployment about 18% and income growth lagging, China's household savings still are huge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
The company can also expect litigation from shareholders, and possible regulatory action, if Huang or the board held back material information from investors (Nvidia previously denied the allegations of an affair to media outlets).

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of hold back

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Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, which measures expectations for volatility, surged 50% and hit its highest level in seven months.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
This test measures the system's video-editing capabilities, which heavily stress both the CPU and GPU.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

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Authorities then introduced localized curfews in multiple cities in a bid to curb the unrest.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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