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
The footage, taken inside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton, shows a woman wearing a black fur coat picking up two bottles as other guests rush to exit.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
For most of the past century, perfume bottles were treated as something secondary.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The rooms here are free of single-use plastic; amenities come in refillable bottles and drinking water comes in glass.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Six years later, in 2024, drone video capturing two teenagers hurling two trash cans filled with bottles and other waste over the side of their fishing boat in footage that went viral, leading to outrage both online and within the community.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Over time, the bodega shelves emptied to make way for bottles of worldly wine and beer, but the love for the city remains five years later — as do those signature sandwiches.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Extra vacuum filters and Barkeepers Friend bottles prevent having to pause during chores.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Elsewhere in the room, one journalist could be seen pouring himself another glass of wine — perhaps understandable under the circumstances — and other guests apparently grabbed bottles on their way out.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
For most of the past century, perfume bottles were treated as something secondary.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Eco effort The rooms here are free of single-use plastic; amenities come in refillable bottles and drinking water comes in glass.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Six years later, in 2024, drone video capturing two teenagers hurling two trash cans filled with bottles and other waste over the side of their fishing boat in footage that went viral, leading to outrage both online and within the community.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Over time, the bodega shelves emptied to make way for bottles of worldly wine and beer, but the love for the city remains five years later — as do those signature sandwiches.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Partially used bottles of shampoo and expired compacts or foundation will definitely be thrown out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Extra vacuum filters and Barkeepers Friend bottles prevent having to pause during chores.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
Noun
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For entertaining, consider this set with a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table large enough for serving small dishes and drinks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with palazzo jeans for a ’70s vibe that is perfect when the plans call for dinner and drinks.—
Ángela Belda,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 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
Noun
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Beyond methanol, the researchers successfully extracted hydrogen from diverse sources, including other alcohols and raw biomass materials like glucose and cellulose.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The yarns of Joe Turner interweave gradually, everyday chit-chat, bargaining, and flirtation interlocking over time with threads of mysticism — both the ghosts of a brutal history and the ancestral spirits that stand protective and defiant like a phalanx of angels with shining swords.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Apr. 2026
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The voyage’s final night includes a spirits tasting under the Lyngen Alps at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery, and accommodation in its fjord-side cabins.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 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 2 May. 2026.
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