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 comparison’s sake, the winning MFL team this year had only four of these movies.
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Justin Segrest, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Talk about not doing good deeds for the sake of the spotlight.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
For the sake of argument, Litt imagines a hypothetical library generated by superintelligent AIs and containing every proof possible in the mathematical universe.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Just ahead of a season with so much promise for the Seattle Mariners, why was their young star risking his health for the sake of a showcase?
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Justin Segrest, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026
Talk about not doing good deeds for the sake of the spotlight.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
For the sake of argument, Litt imagines a hypothetical library generated by superintelligent AIs and containing every proof possible in the mathematical universe.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Just ahead of a season with so much promise for the Seattle Mariners, why was their young star risking his health for the sake of a showcase?
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
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Another measure -- House Bill 26-1271 -- would impose fees on beer, wine, and spirits to the tune of about $30 million a year.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene The Somm Hotel & Spa officially opened its doors in September 2025, launching in the heart of Woodinville wine country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Staff are happy to offer local recommendations for food, drink, hikes, and more, or to help arrange gear for a beach day or hike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Limit alcohol and drinks high in sugar or caffeine, which can accelerate dehydration.—
Hannah Dreyfus,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a bid to be sustainable – and in keeping with Metsavaht’s background in environmental activism – drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, solar panels supply part of the hotel’s energy and smart systems are used to reduce water consumption.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police said the man, identified as Jose Lara-Gallegos, charged at the responding officer with a broken glass bottle, prompting the officer to open fire.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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There’s no lunch or dinner restaurant here, but there is a small but affordable mini bar with organic wine, beer, kombucha, and sweet and salty snacks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Central Austin Crown & Anchor A campus-area classic that serves the best old-school burger in town and frosty pitchers of cold beer.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Two Detroit residents face murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing at a liquor store, the Wayne County Prosecutor's office said.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Misusing liquor and alcohol-based cleaning products is another concern for adults, especially in cases involving self-harm attempts or substance abuse.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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