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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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 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 report found the segments most immune to price increases were fragrance, skin care and wine, while the categories consumers were more prone to substitute were food, home goods and liquor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the Liquor Commissoin recommended the Naperville City Council approve a Class M liquor license for the business so alcohol can be sold during adult cooking classes.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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