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
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Those are lovely tie-ins between this group of paintings and the wares that the garden shows year long throughout its grounds.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Premium brands like L’Oréal, Lancôme, and Maybelline have discounted their wares up to 50 percent off.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 7 July 2025
Sip & Shop Shindig set for Saturday, Aug. 16
A variety of food, crafts and clothing vendors are expected to sell their wares at the next Sip & Shop Shindig on Saturday, Aug. 16.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The story of a longtime burrito vendor supporting his family by peddling his wares on game days is solid.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Those are lovely tie-ins between this group of paintings and the wares that the garden shows year long throughout its grounds.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
Premium brands like L’Oréal, Lancôme, and Maybelline have discounted their wares up to 50 percent off.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 7 July 2025
Sip & Shop Shindig set for Saturday, Aug. 16
A variety of food, crafts and clothing vendors are expected to sell their wares at the next Sip & Shop Shindig on Saturday, Aug. 16.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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Scrolling LinkedIn, you are effectively being made aware of all your problems, by people trying to sell you the solution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many whites were aware of a lack of Black voter participation in the South but often lacked a deeper understanding of its causes and consequences.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Radhi, an Ayurvedic enthusiast, noticed Jay’s sweet tooth was something deeper than an occasional craving.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, both Hulu and Disney+ are available as stand-alone apps or to purchase as a package As viewers may have noticed, several shows have become streamable on both platforms over the last few years.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dollywood also has an art scene with performances, glassblowing showcases and artisans making pottery.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The building's interior has a floorspace of 300,000 sq ft (almost 30,000 sq m), spread over five floors, and will host galleries, theaters, and a huge repository of art – with everything from ancient pottery to Jar Jar Binks ephemera.—
Adam Williams
July 27,
New Atlas,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Investment advisors, wealth managers and portfolio planners who position gold as an essential asset class could help their clients tap into its benefits as a strong diversifier, a stable long-term investment and a commodity with the potential for significant capital appreciation.—
Mitch Salchow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The shawl wasn’t the first commodity to go through imperial domestication.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Pro tip: Don't settle for paper plates, bring your best china from home.—
Sydney Bergan,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
Noun
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There are cyborgs, biological humans enhanced with artificial parts; synths, humanoid robots infused with near-human consciousness (like the late Ian Holm's iconic android Ash from Alien); and hybrids, synthetic beings downloaded with actual human consciousness.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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That life is not going to be canal-building intelligent beings, but there may be microbes up there.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Changes included installing porcelain over the existing marble for easy maintenance, adding more lighting, and incorporating blue as an accent color.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Researchers have recovered more than 3,300 artifacts from the wreck, including gold coins inscribed with Arabic, pieces of porcelain and religious figurines.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Taxes on goods from many countries are ratcheting even higher this month as the average tariff rate now tops 18%.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
12 Aug. 2025
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Just hours before a previous 90-day moratorium was set to expire, President Donald Trump extended the pause on higher tariffs on Chinese goods for another 90 days.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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