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
Ingredients: 1 oz cachaça prata, 1 oz Junmai sake, 1 oz lychee cordial, 0.5 oz rectified lime juice, 0.25 oz Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto liqueur, 2 fresh raspberries
Method: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake well to combine.
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
An entire year’s work down the drain for the sake of a few f***s or s***s.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While the risk of devastating extreme weather events has increased in recent years because of climate change, regulators in the state have artificially kept rates low for residents' sake.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The tone is about pushing these comic characters to their limits while keeping their actions grounded, without doing things just for the sake of a joke.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
An entire year’s work down the drain for the sake of a few f***s or s***s.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While the risk of devastating extreme weather events has increased in recent years because of climate change, regulators in the state have artificially kept rates low for residents' sake.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
The tone is about pushing these comic characters to their limits while keeping their actions grounded, without doing things just for the sake of a joke.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
Noun
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According to popular lore, George was executed by drowning in a barrel of wine.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
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The village band provided entertainment, and revelers enjoyed wandering around shops that remained open just for them, browsing boutiques with cocktails and glasses of wine in hand.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There’s also a great cocktail menu with a variety of classic drinks and original creations.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To get their money back, consumers can return the empty bottles to a store, reverse vending machine or drop-off point.—
Rebecca Pryor,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Shampoo and conditioner bottles come with screw caps that can be replaced with plastic pumps for easier applications.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The series, which began on Valentine’s Day, features cookie and beer pairings or unique desserts.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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After the song, the Monday Night Countdown host chugged his pint of beer in epic fashion as fellow patrons cheered him on.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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