as in drinks
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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Recent Examples of bottles
That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
On Academy Street, taken over by Dominicans, the Fourth translated into a jubilant handful of families and neighbors on each stretch of sidewalk, with speakers, folding chairs, and beer bottles at the foot of stern buildings.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Oh, and in full Friday fashion, our coworker Randy Tucker also wrote a cautionary tale about buying and selling fancy bottles of bourbon.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Water sampling went smoothly, with the help of Niskin bottles, oceanographic tools for sample-collecting that consist of thick plastic tubes with stoppers on both ends.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
There were unlabeled spray bottles of water in the cook’s line.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In one instance, on March 28 after being released from Rikers, Gooding was accused of stealing 30 bottles of vitamins in Manhattan that were valued at $1,511, according to The Post.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
On Academy Street, taken over by Dominicans, the Fourth translated into a jubilant handful of families and neighbors on each stretch of sidewalk, with speakers, folding chairs, and beer bottles at the foot of stern buildings.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Oh, and in full Friday fashion, our coworker Randy Tucker also wrote a cautionary tale about buying and selling fancy bottles of bourbon.
—Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Water sampling went smoothly, with the help of Niskin bottles, oceanographic tools for sample-collecting that consist of thick plastic tubes with stoppers on both ends.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
There were unlabeled spray bottles of water in the cook’s line.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In one instance, on March 28 after being released from Rikers, Gooding was accused of stealing 30 bottles of vitamins in Manhattan that were valued at $1,511, according to The Post.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can get free coffee and fountain drinks year-round, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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For cocktails that use stronger liquors, prepare your drinks ahead of time so the cocktail cube has a chance to melt slightly before serving.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Best Liquors For Eggnog The most traditional alcohol choices for spiking eggnog are dark, warming liquors that complement its rich, custardy base.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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On Earth, methyl formate and acetaldehyde are used as industrial chemicals, methanol and ethanol are alcohols, and acetic acid is in vinegar.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Taste Porto’s namesake wines Just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia are the historic port wine lodges that made the city famous.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
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Although the Texas High Plains Region and the 290 Wine Trail near Fredericksburg are on the map for Texas wines, one of the flagship names in Texas wine is in Bryan.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Bottles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottles. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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