bottling (up)

present participle of bottle (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottling (up)
Verb
  • With emotions expected to run high, the Bethpage crowd won't be holding back when pressure hits.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Encourage open discussion about assumptions that may be holding back projects or growth.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jones has been solid in his two weeks starting for the 49ers, pulling in 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The city also tapped into reserves, pulling in $35 million to plug its budget gap for 2026.
    Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Bottling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottling%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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