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
Medical information relevant to the position should be available to voters well in advance for the sake of their decision-making.
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Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Especially for the sake of those working alongside him.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 June 2025
Not just throwbacks just for the sake of the throwback, but the throwback taps into an emotional equity.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
For his sake, Burnes just underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and is likely out until the end of the 2026 season at best.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Especially for the sake of those working alongside him.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 June 2025
Not just throwbacks just for the sake of the throwback, but the throwback taps into an emotional equity.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
For his sake, Burnes just underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and is likely out until the end of the 2026 season at best.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Tickets to the event include all wine, food samples and an 18-ounce keepsake wine glass.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The liner will offer 226 spacious suites for up to 452 guests, as well as world-class dining, an extensive wine collection, and a signature Ritz-Carlton Spa.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
Noun
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This makes enough green tomato water for about 6 cocktails Serving Suggestion To mix one drink: Fill a glass with ice.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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The pink tropical drink is light, effervescent, and quickly gaining a following—but getting your hands on a bottle of its main aperitif isn’t so easy.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The painting includes portraits of two children, one with wide-open, frightened eyes and the other with eyes closed, somberly sipping on a bottle of Coca-Cola.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
18 June 2025
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Inspired by sunlight and crafted from botanical and healing notes, the copper bottle pays homage to nature’s energy and the House’s heritage, incorporating traditional goldsmith techniques, each flacon is a one-of-a-kind object d'art.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Follow Tse for continued coverage of the business of and innovations in beer and whiskey.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Last Saturday, Carney invited Keir Starmer, the prime minister of the United Kingdom, for beers and Stanley Cup Final hockey prior to the G7 summit.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Woman wearing long white dress dancing in low light holding bottle of liquor.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The jury did convict Read of operating under the influence of liquor, and she was sentenced to one year of probation.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
24 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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