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
From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
The line now includes fragrances such as Grace and Wake, in travel size sprays and pretty glass bottles, and in moisturizing hand creams.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
These silicone bottles are BPA-free and easy to clean with a wide mouth opening.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Empty Jameson bottles and Pabst Blue Ribbon cans rattled around the lounges.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Punishments in the bill will increase for those who try to redeem out-of-state bottles in Connecticut.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Judging from the way Sam slopped wine into the glasses, at least five or six bottles.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Will artists be less inclined to stamp their likeness onto their own bottles?
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
The line now includes fragrances such as Grace and Wake, in travel size sprays and pretty glass bottles, and in moisturizing hand creams.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
These silicone bottles are BPA-free and easy to clean with a wide mouth opening.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Empty Jameson bottles and Pabst Blue Ribbon cans rattled around the lounges.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Punishments in the bill will increase for those who try to redeem out-of-state bottles in Connecticut.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2026
Judging from the way Sam slopped wine into the glasses, at least five or six bottles.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Will artists be less inclined to stamp their likeness onto their own bottles?
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
Noun
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On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 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
Noun
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That's the message first responders want to send to teens and their parents, urging the latter to have conversations with their children about flammable items like alcohols, nail polish removers and hair sprays.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The spirits are all around here.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 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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“Bottles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottles. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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