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
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
After check-in, someone at the front desk led me to the sink in the adjoining gift shop filled with wares from local artisans.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver's shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Even Omega, which dominated the event by getting its wares on a long list of stylish, talented guys, sent some of its boldest pieces out for the night.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
After check-in, someone at the front desk led me to the sink in the adjoining gift shop filled with wares from local artisans.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver's shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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Some managers with a large team will not be always aware of your daily workload and available capacity.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For those who aren’t aware of the background, Bertone is a legendary Italian auto design house famous for cars like the beautiful Alfa GTV (1963–77) and the bedroom-poster favorite, the Lamborghini Countach of 1974.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But after COLAs were paid for a couple of years, someone noticed the formula was wrong.—
Tom Margenau,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
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Instead of waiting for their behavior to reach crisis mode, parents learn to notice patterns early, stay calm, and guide them through the turbulence of growing up.—
Dorian Johnson,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shop is brimming with all kinds of items, ranging from soap, kids toys, stationary, candles, and bath salts, to pottery, jewelry, crystals, housewares, and home goods.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Flamingo Island Flea Market Just off I-75 awaits a cornucopia of vintage decor, houseplants, pottery, and other knick-knacks.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
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Metals from copper to aluminum have powered higher in the opening weeks of 2026, as global investors pile into industrial commodities in bets on tighter supply, a weaker US dollar, and Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While the sentimental value of her china is priceless and can never be matched, there are still plenty of legacy brands to shop gorgeous china sets from that maintain the premium quality of her original pieces in new patterns and upgraded designs.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As Elon Musk warned, humans have been the most intelligent beings on Earth for a long time, and that is changing.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At an Antarctic research station, a shape-shifting alien creature — in the initial guise of a dog — takes over and metamorphosizes into a variety of beings, supplanting the humans until their mutual distrust and isolation lead to paranoia and violence.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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The second slide revealed the interior of one of the home’s bathrooms equipped with a small square window cut into the porcelain wall tile.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sebastian can’t resist the possibility of finally doing away with the Beast for good, nor the possibility of reuniting with Antoine—dark secrets and Sebastian’s indwelling demon Sarmodel be damned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Only a small number of people will be permitted to travel in either direction and commercial goods will not be allowed to pass through the crossing, officials said.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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