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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottling (up)
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And even if the Senate and House fully fund NOAA, Sokich said the administration could continue holding back the funds.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025 -
Honest conversations are also unavoidable, especially for those of you who have been holding back your true feelings.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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But a property built with sustainability designed in, run by a numbers guy and supported by a national framework pulling in the same direction, will get you a little closer.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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Dollar stores are increasingly pulling in shoppers earning over $100,000 annually, who are trading down.—
Juveria Tabassum,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Bottling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottling%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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