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
According to Berkeley Police, a resident on the 800 block of Colusa Avenue in North Berkeley notified firefighters on Friday about several bottles of hazardous substances in their basement.
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Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The pursuers yelled taunts, threw bottles, and expected the two women to settle their differences with a fistfight, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The wine list, meanwhile, has been carefully curated by Manning and Noma’s head sommelier, Ava Mees List, and reflects an all-natural, all-California focus, with bottles from Rajat Parr’s Phelan Farm, Llewelyn Wines out of Sonoma County, and Mendocino’s Dorsal Wines, to name a few.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Thankfully, the proliferation of single-use plastic bottles containing amenities in the rooms is being phased out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The company producing the wine operates organically, and its bottles have won international awards.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Designer Jan Showers started a collection of antique perfume bottles after happening upon a dealer while shopping for a client in New York.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
An anti-ICE protest outside a Minneapolis hotel turned violent Sunday night, with some smashing windows and throwing bottles as federal officers fought to keep them from storming inside.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Some in the crowd threw trash, bottles, and tires at the federal agents, according to a local news report.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
The pursuers yelled taunts, threw bottles, and expected the two women to settle their differences with a fistfight, according to court records.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
The wine list, meanwhile, has been carefully curated by Manning and Noma’s head sommelier, Ava Mees List, and reflects an all-natural, all-California focus, with bottles from Rajat Parr’s Phelan Farm, Llewelyn Wines out of Sonoma County, and Mendocino’s Dorsal Wines, to name a few.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
Thankfully, the proliferation of single-use plastic bottles containing amenities in the rooms is being phased out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
The company producing the wine operates organically, and its bottles have won international awards.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
Designer Jan Showers started a collection of antique perfume bottles after happening upon a dealer while shopping for a client in New York.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
An anti-ICE protest outside a Minneapolis hotel turned violent Sunday night, with some smashing windows and throwing bottles as federal officers fought to keep them from storming inside.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Some in the crowd threw trash, bottles, and tires at the federal agents, according to a local news report.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hoka and Ugg footwear, Louis Vuitton products and specialty liquors were among the merchandise driving consumer interest on the first day.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 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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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 31 Jan. 2026.
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