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
Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
But, for the sake of this story, roll with me here, okay?
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ksenia Budina wants to restore that age-old link, perhaps not so much for the well-being of peoples’ bodies anymore, but for the sake of their souls.
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Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sake
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
But, for the sake of this story, roll with me here, okay?
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ksenia Budina wants to restore that age-old link, perhaps not so much for the well-being of peoples’ bodies anymore, but for the sake of their souls.
—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Sarris hopes that the novel illuminates an uncomfortable history of Sonoma County that remains largely invisible, looming beneath the soil of wine country.
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Frenchie's Owner Morgan Gray, a sommelier who has worked in the wine and hospitality industry for years, said downtown Santa Rosa offered the right mix of affordability and character for her first small business.
Noun
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Restless children, amped up on sugary drinks and chocolate bars, struggle to sit still in the theater’s red vinyl seats.
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In addition to keeping your drink close and your hands empty during your daily activities, the water bottle holder protects your water bottle from nicks and dings.
Noun
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The day after the crash, the boat was found to contain 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans, after FWC officers pulled the boat from the bay.
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Smithsonian Journeys has dialed up the depth of exploration for these itineraries, adding beer tastings or artisan bakery visits to shore excursions, and again putting their experts onboard for fascinating lectures on the region.
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The Smoking River Brewing Company nearby is your best option for post-hike fuel, with brick oven pizza, beer, live music, and bingo.
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The investigation is ongoing, and details where and how the liquor was manufactured have not been released.
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On their way to Foxborough for an opening match against Haiti, Scottish fans reportedly bought up all the beer—including Tennent's Lager, a popular beer in Scotland—at local bars and liquor stores.
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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