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
Before the 1970s, few people ran for the sake of running.
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Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Petey fears he is being watched, so for his own innie’s sake, Mark takes Petey into his home to hide out.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
This is where the real divide occurs: the space in which real-life people are distilled to winners and losers in a political game others pretend to have no stakes in for the sake of self-preservation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
For safety's sake, always situate heavier items, such as a wet vacuum or tub of dog kibble, on lower shelves for ease in lifting.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for sake 
Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Petey fears he is being watched, so for his own innie’s sake, Mark takes Petey into his home to hide out.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
This is where the real divide occurs: the space in which real-life people are distilled to winners and losers in a political game others pretend to have no stakes in for the sake of self-preservation.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
For safety's sake, always situate heavier items, such as a wet vacuum or tub of dog kibble, on lower shelves for ease in lifting.
—Kelly Roberson, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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There were four other Sauvignon Blanc wines in the final round.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Among the items available in the silent auction are vacations, wine tastings, sports packages and jewelry.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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In-room extras for Yacht Club guests include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, nightly turn-down service with a plate of chocolates or other sweets, free minibar drinks, bottled water replenished daily, and free Wi-Fi.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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This includes formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (puree pouches count).—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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More than 300 bottles of water are produced every minute at water bottling plants such as the ones located just minutes from the Spring where this image was shot.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Like water bottles, food cannot be stored in glass containers.—
Deanne Revel,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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During the event, Buehrle also bought a round of beer for the fans in attendance Friday at the Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Some items, like cases of beer, are marked up just a dollar above the wholesale price to stay competitive.—
Matthew Geiger,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adriana Atilano, 53, a clerk at a liquor store in Pilsen who is originally from Mexico, said many Latinos in Chicago had come to resent its status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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