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
The rollers are fast, portable, quiet and mess-free, great for prescription bottles, bills, bank statements, shipping labels and more.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
While the famed Médoc is known as the home of some of the world’s finest bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, one producer is quietly bucking the trend.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Swapping out your shower products' original containers for uniform glass bottles can also help.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
On Monday, Marshall went to the park and shared photos with a reporter of bottles, wrappers and other litter throughout the shoreline and in shallow areas where the birds gather and preen.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
With that directive, Davies built a tower of wine bottles that were five feet high.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The retro glass bottles from Broguiere’s plant in Montebello have a new fan base.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
While the famed Médoc is known as the home of some of the world’s finest bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon, one producer is quietly bucking the trend.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Swapping out your shower products' original containers for uniform glass bottles can also help.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
On Monday, Marshall went to the park and shared photos with a reporter of bottles, wrappers and other litter throughout the shoreline and in shallow areas where the birds gather and preen.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
With that directive, Davies built a tower of wine bottles that were five feet high.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The retro glass bottles from Broguiere’s plant in Montebello have a new fan base.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.
—Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
Noun
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Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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For her part, Quant doesn’t want treated effluent flowing into the pond where her livestock drinks and her family and youngsters from her church fish.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2026
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most people tolerate monk fruit well, but blends that include sugar alcohols (like erythritol) may cause digestive symptoms in some individuals.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While spending several thousand dollars on a Scotch was not unheard of, this was the first time an American whiskey company offered a rare blend that rivaled other spirits from around the world.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Plus, three-quarters of the wines poured aren't even available in standard liquor or wine stores.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 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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“Bottles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottles. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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