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
This buzzy wine playground in Old Town Scottsdale comes from Jack Borenstein and Jamie Hormel, the latter known for helming Wrigley Mansion (Phoenix) and its 16,000 bottles.
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Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Sherry, the briny aperitif that hails from the same region as flamenco, is the obvious choice here; choose from a whopping 400 bottles selected by sherry savant David Ayuso.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Fruit flies were found inside three liquor bottles.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Unclean bottles can grow bacteria, fungi, and parasites that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Six Twists Wine Bar Based in downtown Fredericksburg, Six Twists is the first dedicated sparkling wine-tasting spot in Texas, offering bottles from around the globe.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s because the design of some of these bottles is stunning, with limited editions like the Día de Muertos series standing out in particular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Middle Eastern producers — responsible for more than 40% of 2025 exports of polyethylene, a common plastic in bags and bottles — have also scaled back.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Sherry, the briny aperitif that hails from the same region as flamenco, is the obvious choice here; choose from a whopping 400 bottles selected by sherry savant David Ayuso.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Fruit flies were found inside three liquor bottles.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Unclean bottles can grow bacteria, fungi, and parasites that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
—Laura Schober, Health, 10 Apr. 2026
Six Twists Wine Bar Based in downtown Fredericksburg, Six Twists is the first dedicated sparkling wine-tasting spot in Texas, offering bottles from around the globe.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s because the design of some of these bottles is stunning, with limited editions like the Día de Muertos series standing out in particular.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
Middle Eastern producers — responsible for more than 40% of 2025 exports of polyethylene, a common plastic in bags and bottles — have also scaled back.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
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The mini bar is stocked with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, beers, ciders, wines, and snacks.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The free, family-friendly weekend event takes over 18 blocks in the city's downtown area, bringing with it plenty of art, music, food, drinks and more to enjoy.—
Trevor Sochocki,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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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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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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Customized services from the building’s concierge available to all include events such as wine and spirits tastings that will bring neighbors together.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The inclement weather was a factor early with slick footballs impacting the passing game, but the group’s spirits remained high.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.—
Terry Hagerty,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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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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“Bottles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottles. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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