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
Ultimately, Franco jettisons his characters for the sake of unearned plot twists that leave the viewer feeling only icky.
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
An impressive selection of Japanese wines and sake paired well with each course, the sommelier offering thoughtful recommendations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Similar to Uchi, Uchiko offers a range of Japanese whiskies alongside sake in multiple formats, Japanese beers and cocktails.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
So for heaven’s sake let’s get on with it.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
An impressive selection of Japanese wines and sake paired well with each course, the sommelier offering thoughtful recommendations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Similar to Uchi, Uchiko offers a range of Japanese whiskies alongside sake in multiple formats, Japanese beers and cocktails.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
So for heaven’s sake let’s get on with it.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Unlike Leven’s fast-casual sister concepts, Leven Downtown will be a full-service restaurant with a bar, expanded wine program and an Italian menu centered on pasta, pizza and sandwiches.—
Patricia Kaowthumrong,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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Reportedly designed by New York designer Peter Marino, the planes include private bedroom suites with queen-size beds, bathrooms with stand-up showers and electric bidets, and a lounge with a wet bar and wine chiller, according to images obtained by NBC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Blue Bottle offers customers specialty coffee options, including a sweet and creamy New Orleans-style coffee, as well as espresso drinks and cold brew.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Our favorite finds include a set of chaise lounge chairs under $200, a compact bistro dining set available in spring-ready shades like pastel pink and eggshell blue, and a $30 side table that offers extra room for snacks and drinks.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bess finally blurted out, gesticulating and knocking over her glass of wine just as Sam opened a new bottle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Connecticut has not been alone on bottle return fraud.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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There will be a few cocktails and a little bit of wine and beer.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to Finley, Doncic was drinking a beer shortly after he was given Western Conference Finals MVP honors in Minnesota.—
Chris Amaya,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Husien then reportedly committed robberies at an unspecified minimart and at a San Jose liquor store on McKee Road, the latter allegedly at knifepoint.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The pair were also suspected in an armed robbery of a convenience store in San Mateo County on the same day, followed by an armed robbery at a liquor store on McKee Road in East San Jose.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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