bottling (up)

Definition of bottling (up)next
present participle of bottle (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottling (up)
Verb
  • The skill most likely holding back your influence isn't a missing tactic.
    Kwame Christian Esq, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • One of the few signs of contraction in the Nevada labor economy came in government jobs, which fell over the past year, holding back what would have been an even stronger expansion.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Roads can be slick too, though, and there will be big tractors and trucks pulling in and out.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • The hard work of leadership begins when two good things are both true, both necessary, and both pulling in different directions.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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