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 the sake of fairness, it should be acknowledged that the mayor has a few arguments in his favor.
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Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Honor their loyalty and keep their mountain running well in perpetuity, for the sake of those who stood strong.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That's different than nostalgia for nostalgia's sake.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Gill is a storm of rage, magnificently suppressing George’s base instincts for the sake of decorum.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
Honor their loyalty and keep their mountain running well in perpetuity, for the sake of those who stood strong.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
That's different than nostalgia for nostalgia's sake.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Gill is a storm of rage, magnificently suppressing George’s base instincts for the sake of decorum.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sake
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
Noun
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news agency, citing sources, reported that the devices were made of a sports drink bottle that was filled or partially filled with explosive material and placed inside glass jars and surrounded by nuts and bolts.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 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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The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is set to open within the next few months.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The one-time extension does not affect Sunday alcohol sale hours for liquor, grocery or convenience stores.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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