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
Thousands of people have signed a petition asking Big Bear city leaders and Fourth of July event organizers to reconsider this year's fireworks show for the sake of the beloved bald eagle family.
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Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
But, for the sake of this story, roll with me here, okay?
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Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Lesley Marin,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Believe it or not, some people have made the mistake of throwing away old family photos for the sake of organizing only to wind up regretting it!
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
But, for the sake of this story, roll with me here, okay?
—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
25 June 2026
For the past few weeks, the Valkyries’ first-ever All-Star has been anchoring Golden State’s defense in critical moments, guarding opposing bigs and sacrificing offensive opportunities for the sake of scheme.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sake
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Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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Sugary drinks, greasy grill residue, dropped crumbs and overflowing trash are all fair game.
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The tiki drinks, delivered both poolside and beachside, were fruity and strong but well balanced.
Noun
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings.
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Smithsonian Journeys has dialed up the depth of exploration for these itineraries, adding beer tastings or artisan bakery visits to shore excursions, and again putting their experts onboard for fascinating lectures on the region.
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The Smoking River Brewing Company nearby is your best option for post-hike fuel, with brick oven pizza, beer, live music, and bingo.
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The film was projected under some Christmas lights, which splayed over the liquor.
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In 2023, the Ukrainian government sanctioned him for allegedly continuing to engage with Russia, paying taxes to Moscow and facilitating business transactions through his liquor business in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula which Russia annexed in 2014.
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“Sake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sake. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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