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
Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.
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Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Why not put pretend stethoscopes and pill bottles into the boxes and sell them as toy doctor’s kits?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
With so much choice, here are three of the best bottles to try.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
First, Kanzi was presented with two squirt bottles, one that was empty and one that contained juice, and asked to pick which bottle had the juice.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Large to medium planters can be used to hold items like detergent bottles, dryer sheets, and stain removers.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Set up a mimosa bar to use any full bottles.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Nurdles are the raw form of plastic resin that’s melted and molded into everything from soda bottles to clothing fabrics, food packaging and artificial Christmas trees.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Kasia Dietz, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Why not put pretend stethoscopes and pill bottles into the boxes and sell them as toy doctor’s kits?
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
With so much choice, here are three of the best bottles to try.
—Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
First, Kanzi was presented with two squirt bottles, one that was empty and one that contained juice, and asked to pick which bottle had the juice.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Large to medium planters can be used to hold items like detergent bottles, dryer sheets, and stain removers.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Set up a mimosa bar to use any full bottles.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Nurdles are the raw form of plastic resin that’s melted and molded into everything from soda bottles to clothing fabrics, food packaging and artificial Christmas trees.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
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But as coffee has taken off in China, traditionally a tea-drinking market, Starbucks has run into a slew of competitors from boutique cafes to chains such as Cotti Coffee and Manner — which often sell drinks at half the price as Starbucks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 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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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fizzy drinks, items sweetened with sugar alcohols, and booze can all pump up gas production too.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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