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adjective

Definition of warenext
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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ware

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verb

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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ware

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noun

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as in pottery

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as in commodity

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Recent Examples of ware
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
There, the recycling rate for single-use plastic packaging and food-service ware must reach 30% by 2028, rising to 65% by 2032. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 July 2026 The popular China internet fund, the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB), is down more than 40% from its record in October amid ongoing concerns over AI valuations and trade ware flare-ups. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
  1. aware
  2. notice
  3. pottery
  4. commodity
  5. mind
  6. china
  7. being
  8. watch
Adjective
  • However, Kaczmarek says the county board has been well aware of the funding gap since last year, when the board did not fully fund her budget request.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a Transparency Mode for situations where users need to be aware of their surroundings, such as travel announcements.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • Brandon Inniss said fans will notice the different ways Ohio State is getting its receivers the ball in space.
    — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The clip then shows Bader walking down the sidewalk in the shoes as onlookers can’t help but notice the bizarre footwear.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • There will be 40 vendors offering a wide selection of beautiful cacti, succulents and pottery.
    — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Additional artifacts recovered during the excavation included pottery vessels, flasks, plates and offering tables made of limestone and sandstone.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • Data from commodity analytics firm Kpler showed crossings at a five-day average of just 10 vessels, the lowest level since May.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Michigan State’s Yeargain, writing in the Missouri Law Review in 2020 about fake polls affecting prediction markets, argued that publishing fake polls to influence betting markets was either commodities fraud or wire fraud, or both.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of commodity
Verb
  • Bucky and 909 are often spotted searching for salmon together, and don’t seem to mind close fishing quarters.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Williams didn’t mind the lack of experience; their vibes worked together.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of mind
Noun
  • That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of china
Noun
  • Le Guin’s prose and poetry mourn the dead forest and other living Earth beings while exulting at the mountain’s power.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Enclosed by a network of 13th-century walls, the narrow streets of old York host myriad awe-inspiring relics from its pre-industrial past, perhaps the most famous being York Minster, one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals anywhere.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of being
Verb
  • Also watch the bill share of the debt, which Treasury reports each quarter to its advisory committee.
    — James Broughel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And even if Vic Fangio tells us to calm down with the Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru storyline, their development is still fascinating to watch.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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