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
My first thought was, at least have this plant leave through the house, for goodness sake.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Be sure to enlist the help of the knowledgeable sake sommelier for perfect pairings with every dish.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Smith’s daughter, Jody Beynon, said, allowing one more visitor — no more than a couple at a time for safety's sake — into the sale, reluctantly held, and lasting two days for cash or Venmo only.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Many were commissioned by the government, and while some depict protests around issues like Indigenous rights, labor difficulties, and other political themes, others were created purely for art’s sake.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Be sure to enlist the help of the knowledgeable sake sommelier for perfect pairings with every dish.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Smith’s daughter, Jody Beynon, said, allowing one more visitor — no more than a couple at a time for safety's sake — into the sale, reluctantly held, and lasting two days for cash or Venmo only.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Many were commissioned by the government, and while some depict protests around issues like Indigenous rights, labor difficulties, and other political themes, others were created purely for art’s sake.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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The food, the mezcal, the natural wine, the arts scene, the greenery… its appeal is near-universal no matter the traveler or the time of year.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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As the prep day before the guests’ arrival winds down, Ben tells João about Ellie’s reaction to the wine mix-up in their cabin.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Snack areas on each floor provide a limitless supply of drinks and goodies to hungry children (or grown-ups).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s also a drinks list filled with Japanese whiskies and enticing cocktails, as well as a collection of sakes.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 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
Noun
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Here in the United States, there’s not much of a conversation around Marmite because this classic British condiment, a salty umami bomb made from a byproduct of beer, is simply unfamiliar to our palates.—
Kristen Hartke,
Saveur,
12 Mar. 2026
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Customers are first seated, and servers in white button-down shirts bring a choice of soda, wine or beer, after which diners can meander toward self-serve stations stocked with salads and sides.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
12 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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