as in aware
having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind
he's ware of the dangers that await him in the Antarctic
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as in to notice
to be cautious of or on guard against
a hunter yelling to his dog, "Ware the porcupine!"
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as in commodity
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Recent Examples of ware
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The two open shelves offer versatile storage for bottles of booze (as the name implies), excess books, or serving-ware for your upcoming dinner party.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
One out of two faucets were unable to dispense hot water at the bar’s ware washing sink.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Offer plastic ware, condiments, etc.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
The two open shelves offer versatile storage for bottles of booze (as the name implies), excess books, or serving-ware for your upcoming dinner party.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Conglomerates like Frito-Lay noticed when smaller indie pickle brands started to take off and Trader Joe’s quickly capitalized on the pickle craze with its private-label pickle offerings.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Maybe not an 8-year-old’s, but mom's best friend is the only one besides her husband who seemed to notice.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Re-activating existing connections before chasing new ones Before downloading a friendship app or signing up for pottery, look at the people already in your orbit.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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At the top, the commodity and energy giants that have anchored the list since its 2024 debut are slowing down.—
Andrew Staples,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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What the performance-lecture attempts, in a format that mirrors the direct address of contemporary communication, is a demystification of a medium that often refuses to behave as a commodity that can stand alone and represent the artist.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Verb
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While the 30-year refi rate is only advantageous for a relatively small group of homeowners now, the 15-year one can be more cost-effective for those owners who don't mind larger monthly payments in exchange for significant interest savings and a closer end date for their mortgage term.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Your mileage may vary, but the people around your table probably don’t mind having a similar meal twice in one month.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The number one gift couples getting married wish for is fancy old-school classic wedding china from Royal Copenhagen.—
Casper Ravn-Sørensen,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Also, the food has to be served on real china – no plastic, paper bags or whatever.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
Noun
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While many details of the settlement remain shielded for the time being, the value of finality is worth emphasizing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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For that reason, for the time being, the Observer will continue to allow Heuer’s home to be listed in the holiday lights guide.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our EW Dispatch newsletter.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Seeing how many people watched it, shared it and left such kind comments has been completely overwhelming — in the best way.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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