1
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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2
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
One woman's unusually persistent battle with a bottle of wine has left the internet both amused and deeply sympathetic.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
As the evening wore on and a bottle of Yukon Jack slowly drained, our mutual love of dogs, guns and hunting surfaced.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Near the shooting location, laptops, towels, backpacks and bottles of water were scattered in a grassy area, abandoned in a moment of panic.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Balmer had allegedly taken a full bottle of pills in a suicide attempt before the argument broke out.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
As the evening wore on and a bottle of Yukon Jack slowly drained, our mutual love of dogs, guns and hunting surfaced.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Near the shooting location, laptops, towels, backpacks and bottles of water were scattered in a grassy area, abandoned in a moment of panic.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Balmer had allegedly taken a full bottle of pills in a suicide attempt before the argument broke out.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottle
Noun
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Patrons get the opportunity to try more drinks without breaking the bank or getting overserved in the midst of a cocktail bar crawl.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Bristol City’s focus on using local food and drink also helps increase buy-in as fans have an attachment to local businesses.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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By the end, the young girl proudly admired her new earrings, a symbol of overcoming fear and embracing courage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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The goal of the project is to position women as central figures, as many ancient texts and paintings traditionally depict male heroism, while women are often relegated to mere decoration and reproductive roles.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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In recognition of his heroism, Jessen was awarded France’s highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, by Consul General Frédéric Jung on September 18, 2023, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The blood alcohol level of hockey player brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau did not contribute to their deaths the day they were fatally struck by an allegedly drunk and enraged driver, a judge ruled Tuesday.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Foster a Climate That Is Inclusive, Not Exclusive There is a back story to Crazy Horse's battlefield gallantry.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes,
14 Dec. 2024
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Great gallantry April 5th is known as Go for Broke Day.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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Those who want a bite of booze can also go for the Solid Dirty Martini, a bespoke jello shot served in a martini glass, made by Brooklyn brand Solid Wiggles.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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With Ronald Araujo coming into Flick’s defence against Dortmund, Barcelona fans must still wince when watching the bravery that is required to play such a high line.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Ground Zero is the story of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier who showed rare bravery, grit and courage during his posting in Kashmir and managed to kill a major terrorist - Rana Tahir Nadeem, widely known as Ghazi Baba to the world.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Bottle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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