variants
or saki
as in wine
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Recent Examples of sake
The answer to frustration isn’t just to make a move just for the sake of making a move.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
For Thursday’s sake, however, the attention was on Australia.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Crawford is no stranger to stripping down for the sake of a good photo.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Keep your wits about you today, for your own sake.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
For Thursday’s sake, however, the attention was on Australia.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Crawford is no stranger to stripping down for the sake of a good photo.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Keep your wits about you today, for your own sake.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Your husband is correct that wine has become merely a default offering, especially as host presents.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Order a drink while reading a book under a chic and shady cabana.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to Berkeley Police, a resident on the 800 block of Colusa Avenue in North Berkeley notified firefighters on Friday about several bottles of hazardous substances in their basement.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Get a bottle online at the winery’s site, Lumen.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The most comfortable beer-resistant boat shoe?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
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For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The participants reported their average weekly intake of beer, wine and liquor intake during four age periods — 18 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 54, and 55 and older.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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