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or sakis
as in wines
a Japanese alcoholic drink that is made from rice
offered a fine sake to their guests
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Recent Examples of sakes
Powell should stand firm, and both Congress and the courts must back him up and senators must refuse to confirm any successors that don’t understand the mission of the bank, for all our sakes.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Boka’s Ashley Santoro’s drinks program emphasizes cocktails with savory flavors and rare ingredients, plus old-world wines and premium sakes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Another option for exploring local sakes is Otesuji Shopping Street, a typical example of Japan’s midcentury boom in shōtengai, or arcade streets.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
And cooking to these sakes using the local ingredients was an incredibly creative experience for our team.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Chef-owner Ki Kim is an oenophile, and the beverage pairing (at $190 per person) leans into French and German wines and boutique sakes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Leaders and citizens alike want large militaries in order to feel safe, not simply for their own sakes.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Another reason is to preserve the rule of law for our own sakes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Chief among them is Namsu on the second floor, where modern takes on recipes from Myanmar's Shan State—Kachin curry clams, fermented tea-leaf salads, and chicken wings stuffed with sticky rice—come paired with one of Bangkok's most extensive collections of artisanal sakes.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Boka’s Ashley Santoro’s drinks program emphasizes cocktails with savory flavors and rare ingredients, plus old-world wines and premium sakes.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Another option for exploring local sakes is Otesuji Shopping Street, a typical example of Japan’s midcentury boom in shōtengai, or arcade streets.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
And cooking to these sakes using the local ingredients was an incredibly creative experience for our team.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Chef-owner Ki Kim is an oenophile, and the beverage pairing (at $190 per person) leans into French and German wines and boutique sakes.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Leaders and citizens alike want large militaries in order to feel safe, not simply for their own sakes.
—Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Another reason is to preserve the rule of law for our own sakes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Chief among them is Namsu on the second floor, where modern takes on recipes from Myanmar's Shan State—Kachin curry clams, fermented tea-leaf salads, and chicken wings stuffed with sticky rice—come paired with one of Bangkok's most extensive collections of artisanal sakes.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sakes
Noun
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Plus, three-quarters of the wines poured aren't even available in standard liquor or wine stores.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Taste Porto’s namesake wines Just across the river in Vila Nova de Gaia are the historic port wine lodges that made the city famous.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
12 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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The pursuers yelled taunts, threw bottles, and expected the two women to settle their differences with a fistfight, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hoka and Ugg footwear, Louis Vuitton products and specialty liquors were among the merchandise driving consumer interest on the first day.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Sakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sakes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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