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
During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.
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Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Modern Warrior’s notice about Friday’s recall of Modern Warrior Ready’s 60-count bottles doesn’t appear on its website, but is posted to the FDA site.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
Kirkland Signature Organic Blue Agave, which comes in two, 36-ounce bottles, is a fan favorite.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026
In-room, all the bathroom amenities are zero carbon with refillable products rather than mini disposables in the shower, and drinking water is supplied in glass bottles rather than plastic.
—Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Just 144 bottles are being imported into the United States ahead of next year’s release of 300 bottles each of one red and two whites.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
But their lesser talked-about items—that are still great finds—are the drink glasses and portable bottles.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
On Academy Street, taken over by Dominicans, the Fourth translated into a jubilant handful of families and neighbors on each stretch of sidewalk, with speakers, folding chairs, and beer bottles at the foot of stern buildings.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottles
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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
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For cocktails that use stronger liquors, prepare your drinks ahead of time so the cocktail cube has a chance to melt slightly before serving.—
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The Best Liquors For Eggnog The most traditional alcohol choices for spiking eggnog are dark, warming liquors that complement its rich, custardy base.—
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
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Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
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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.—
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Although the Texas High Plains Region and the 290 Wine Trail near Fredericksburg are on the map for Texas wines, one of the flagship names in Texas wine is in Bryan.—
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“Bottles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottles. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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