BOTTLING (UP) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

bottling (up)

verb

Definition of bottling (up)

present participle of bottle (up)

as in choking (back)

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In 2023, thawing permafrost led to a rock collapse into South Lhonak Lake in Sikkim, India, generating a wave that burst through the moraine holding back the glacial lake.

— Umesh Haritashya, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2026
Iris Skrami, chief executive officer of Renoon, said many companies are still holding back on their DPP work.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of holding back

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Music supervisor Nigil Mack put together the soundtrack, pulling in tracks from Coast Contra, Kamauu, Dev Lemons, Mayday and Indonesian artist Saykoji.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Night Sight continues to impress me, pulling in every available photon of light to render images with striking clarity.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pulling in

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