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
That means respecting each other, and for God’s sake not using stupid, harmful words.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Movement for its own sake doesn’t always lead in the right direction.
—Joe Nimmons, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
Younger consumers today are more willing to take risks and explore flexible paths to homeownership— whether that means buying a fixer-upper, embracing unconventional financing, or accepting higher mortgage rates for the sake of getting in the market.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Discover the city's renowned artisans, who specialize in crafts from gold leaf to pottery, and visit a traditional geisha house to drink sake and revel with Japan’s most delightful entertainers.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Movement for its own sake doesn’t always lead in the right direction.
—Joe Nimmons, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
Younger consumers today are more willing to take risks and explore flexible paths to homeownership— whether that means buying a fixer-upper, embracing unconventional financing, or accepting higher mortgage rates for the sake of getting in the market.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Discover the city's renowned artisans, who specialize in crafts from gold leaf to pottery, and visit a traditional geisha house to drink sake and revel with Japan’s most delightful entertainers.
—Mark Lakin, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Indeed, a splash can transform so many spirits, fortified wines, and liqueurs into the kind of two-ingredient cocktail uniquely suited to warm-weather drinking. Scotch and tonic.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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This new pizzeria in downtown Menomonee Falls is set to have a variety of beer and wine, pizza and live music.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Amenities: Free breakfast, dining room, rooftop terrace, garden terrace, street parking Editor’s tip: Before heading out each night, don’t miss out on sunset drinks on the furnished rooftop terrace overlooking Chora.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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In one study, 13 women engaged in 30-minute brisk walking after drinking four matcha drinks spread across 24 hours.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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Across the stage, Healy consumes seven chew bars, three gels, and four and a half energy drink bottles.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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It's rumored that there are 18 holes on a course because there are 18 shots in a bottle of scotch.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The United States mainly imports vehicles, machinery and electrical equipment, alongside agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, beer and spirits from Mexico.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Snacks and beer for purchase from Froggy's Popcorn and Please & Thank You.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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There’s also a writing desk and a bar area, stocked with local beer and spirits, South African wines and my favorite, Kenya’s classic Amarula liquor.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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