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
All the players corroborate a truism: Politics attracts deformed personalities featuring an insatiable lust of power for the sake of power to fuel self-esteem.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Rather than following two specific points of view that are about to converge in some way, the show has to throw in a few other scenes for the sake of clear storytelling — for the greater good of the series, rather than the individual episode.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
Sip on fruity cocktails (or mocktails), beer, wines and sake while grooving to beats by the resident DJ.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2018, the Giants were one of the many teams to make the mistake of passing on Allen and Jackson, for the sake of building around Eli Manning for at least one more year.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Rather than following two specific points of view that are about to converge in some way, the show has to throw in a few other scenes for the sake of clear storytelling — for the greater good of the series, rather than the individual episode.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2025
Sip on fruity cocktails (or mocktails), beer, wines and sake while grooving to beats by the resident DJ.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
In 2018, the Giants were one of the many teams to make the mistake of passing on Allen and Jackson, for the sake of building around Eli Manning for at least one more year.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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Seth Eli Barlow is the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's wine columnist.—
Seth Eli Barlow,
Arkansas Online,
13 May 2025
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Cocktails start at $16.50, beer at $14.50, wine is $13.50 and seltzers are $15.50.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Other nostalgic items include a Dancing Shimmering Lights drink, which is a nod to Disneyland’s Videopolis area in the 1980s, and a Hook’s Galley Tuna Melt, which throws back to the park’s early era Chicken of the Sea Pirate Ship and Restaurant.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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For instance, this swivel lounge chair that blends classic style with modern comfort is a standout for any outdoor space, or this posh and practical side table with a textured finish is great for keeping drinks, food, or your favorite book within easy reach.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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In the indictment against Combs filed in September 2024, prosecutors alleged that federal authorities found 1,000 bottles of baby oil after raiding the mogul's homes, though his attorney disputed the number.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, American consumers imported 26.9 million bottles of Champagne, making the U.S. the world's largest Champagne export market.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
13 May 2025
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Strange Taste Alcohol, especially that with carbonation (think beer, sparkling wine, and seltzers), can taste flat over time.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 May 2025
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More than 1,000 people are involved with the food and beverage experience, which is expected to go through 15,000 cases of beer, 5,600 bottles of vodka and 3,200 bottles of bourbon throughout the week.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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While Unicorn is becoming a high-end investment platform for some, Marquis, 36, a bartender at the Franklin Tap who lives in Uptown, is using it more like an exotic corner liquor store and has multiple bids in this week’s auction.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In return, Holden helped Korean American business owners acquire liquor permits in L.A., turning the area into one of the city’s hot spots for nightlife after businesses faltered during an economic slump in the early 1990s.—
Jaimie Ding,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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