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as in drink
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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as in courage
British slang
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
I wanted to confront the neighbors about the excessive noise coming from their flat, but I lost my bottle
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Recent Examples of bottle
Each crystal is as thick as a Coke bottle, and one is believed to be the largest single emerald ever found.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Usually, these creators boast collections that include upwards of 100 bottles of fragrance and that can be pretty intimidating.
—Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
On my highest shelves sat unused bottles of rice vinegar and packs of soba, collecting dust.
—Elica Sue, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
As for any dusty bottles of Keeper Springs lying around: sip carefully.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Usually, these creators boast collections that include upwards of 100 bottles of fragrance and that can be pretty intimidating.
—Ariel Baker, StyleCaster, 12 Dec. 2024
On my highest shelves sat unused bottles of rice vinegar and packs of soba, collecting dust.
—Elica Sue, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
As for any dusty bottles of Keeper Springs lying around: sip carefully.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
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The novel is action-packed, and filled with insights into leadership and courage.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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Harry Potter leads not through brute force, but with courage, loyalty, and the strength of his friendships—inspiring others to stand together.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Since 2021, the liquor store has sold four winning Powerball and four Mega Millions tickets, according to data from the California Lottery.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Calls can trigger license reviews, which can temporarily halt concerts and liquor sales, tanking venues in a matter of weeks.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rod's rescue of his ex-wife appeared to be an act of heroism.Michael Loftus, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Few actors make self-torture feel like a kind of heroism. 27.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024
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Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bob earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action when Japanese kamikaze bombers struck his ship, USS Franklin.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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For the next 40 years, not one of the seven Medal of Honor candidates cited for their gallantry in Cambodia or Laos received it.Barry Barnett, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2024
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Alas, old-school controversies about booze and women sound downright quaint after the chain of scandals in this year’s confirmation battles.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As a reward for his act of bravery, Zayin was given a gift card from the store Zumiez to purchase a new skateboard after the group of kids took his.Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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The trial has convulsed France and transformed the woman at its center into a feminist icon for her bravery in allowing the case to be tried publicly.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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