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
For the sake of domestic tranquility, any government must maintain an incredibly delicate balance, keeping the country's Shiite majority, and its large Sunni and Kurdish minorities, happy.
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Omar Abdulkader, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
This isn’t about chaos for chaos’ sake.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Pour in ¾ cup dry white wine or sake and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost completely evaporated and sauce is thick again, about 5 minutes.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Such actions only fan the flames of resistance for resistance’s sake.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Omar Abdulkader, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
This isn’t about chaos for chaos’ sake.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Pour in ¾ cup dry white wine or sake and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost completely evaporated and sauce is thick again, about 5 minutes.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Such actions only fan the flames of resistance for resistance’s sake.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 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
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Ji Seon flaunts her ring and announces drinks are on her today, which brings up the mood again.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Other drink additions appealing to health-conscious customers include a new chai latte that lets customers customize the sweetness level and global flavors like ube and lavender.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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Bad Tom brewed its first beer in 2013 and shortly after opened a taproom on Eastern Avenue in Linwood, according to the brewery's website.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Try a variety of Asian cuisine from food trucks and vendors, relax in the beer garden, browse merchandise and engage in hands-on activities such as the Chinese tea ceremony and learning how to use chopsticks.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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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 5 Feb. 2026.
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