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
Unfortunately, sacrificing anything, even a few months, for the sake of the country is a tall ask.
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Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
But Thompson refuses to chase trends just for the sake of relevance.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Europe would have to hope that Russia would not call its bluff by seizing European territory with conventional forces and nuclear threats, either for the sake of Putin’s expansionist ambitions or to attempt to shatter the NATO alliance once and for all.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
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Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
But Thompson refuses to chase trends just for the sake of relevance.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Money managers who oversee ESG portfolios also don’t aim to sacrifice investment returns for the sake of pursuing an environmental or social agenda, Coombs said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Europe would have to hope that Russia would not call its bluff by seizing European territory with conventional forces and nuclear threats, either for the sake of Putin’s expansionist ambitions or to attempt to shatter the NATO alliance once and for all.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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His administration has threatened steep tariffs on French exports, including wine and champagne, and has criticized EU leaders over defense spending and support for Ukraine.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Beverages include wine and craft beer, cocktails and mocktails.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And their friendship had always operated in leisure: long meals, afternoon drinks, dressing up to go dancing.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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There are plans for some of the bars to do double duty during the day, even when not pouring drinks.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rookie hero, opening beer bottles with his eye socket, pulling out his own tooth with pliers, and being stabbed by a fan in Mexico wielding a pen, made news everywhere.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Event highlights Include: tastings from each culinary team; a complimentary happy hour; sip stations; live music by guitarist Craig Smith; and a chance to grab a mystery bottle of wine valued at $30+ for just $25 at the Wine Wall hosted by Modest Wine of Winter Park.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Other Urban Roots beers have earned honors at the California State Fair and Great American Beer Festival, according to the brewery’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Walton store will also feature special services that include: Publix Liquors — offers beer, wine, spirits and a variety of soft drinks and accessories all in one convenient adjacent location.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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