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
Much like the legacy acts that reunite, sometimes for the paycheck and sometimes simply for old times’ sake, the gents are happy to trot out the hits one more time.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Newsweek reported that the charity receiving the donation asked for Harry’s announcement to include the amount, presumably for the sake of transparency.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenny then asks Connor to pose as her boyfriend for the sake of her religious conservative family.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Choose empathy, understanding, and unity — in honor of Charlie, for the sake of our culture, and the well-being of generations to come.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Newsweek reported that the charity receiving the donation asked for Harry’s announcement to include the amount, presumably for the sake of transparency.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Jenny then asks Connor to pose as her boyfriend for the sake of her religious conservative family.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Choose empathy, understanding, and unity — in honor of Charlie, for the sake of our culture, and the well-being of generations to come.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
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Indian alcohol, wine and spirit exporters could face tariffs as high as 122%, according to the US India Business Council.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Held at the Fontanel, a luxe countryside manse, the evening will include live-fire cooking stations, world-class wine, top-shelf spirits, and a slew of live performances.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the Vacation partnership runs through September, the bar program leans into these ever-changing temperatures with strategic year-round summer drinks like the Easy Breezy—Ford's Gin, Pisco, white grape, passion fruit and cucumber—vacation insurance in liquid form.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beet juice has gained popularity among athletes as an antioxidant-rich pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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What if your old bottle of cooking oil could help save the planet and your smartphone?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zero Proof package includes zero-proof cocktails, alcohol-free sparkling wine and beer, sodas, juices, still and sparkling bottled water, specialty coffees, milkshakes and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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