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
Alice and Peter’s underworld romp is both a condemnation of the worst excesses of university culture and a celebration of the thrill of learning for learning’s sake.
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
For the sake of our visit, Morot and Tse have set up two full-size M3GANs, one from the first movie, another from the upcoming film, the latter more muscular and a good several inches taller.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The businesses that filed the lawsuit are: VOS Selections, which imports and distributes small-production wines, spirits and sakes from six continents.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Trump insists that these provisions are for the sake of protecting Jewish students.
—Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
For the sake of our visit, Morot and Tse have set up two full-size M3GANs, one from the first movie, another from the upcoming film, the latter more muscular and a good several inches taller.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The businesses that filed the lawsuit are: VOS Selections, which imports and distributes small-production wines, spirits and sakes from six continents.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
Trump insists that these provisions are for the sake of protecting Jewish students.
—Charlotte Y. Levy, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The new drink blends lemonade, Icedream, and peaches for a creamy, summery twist.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Unlike flowers that may send your recipient running for a vase or a bottle of wine that requires chilling, a puzzle can sit out on a picnic table all afternoon, no harm, no foul.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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When someone in the background scolds him, the dog quickly jumps off the counter, knocking over a few bottles.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Among other things, Buster is shown doing cocaine and ranting about a barkeeper who refused to waive his beer tab.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
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These beers were judged by more than 200 judges over 14 tasting sessions.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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The bag had clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, baby oil and Astroglide, Kaplan said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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