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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in to notice
to be cautious of or on guard against
a hunter yelling to his dog, "Ware the porcupine!"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
as in commodity
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ware
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, Wildcoat hosted a demo event at Eldora weeks ago where 500 people took a lap in the flashy ware.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Whether your romantic relationship or friendship is new or longstanding, Schroeder suggests skipping the formal service ware and eliminating the stress of which fork to use for each course, as Vivian did during her etiquette training.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ware
Noun
Melamine dishes and serve ware have withstood the test of time and proven popular even with the invention of new materials.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, Wildcoat hosted a demo event at Eldora weeks ago where 500 people took a lap in the flashy ware.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Whether your romantic relationship or friendship is new or longstanding, Schroeder suggests skipping the formal service ware and eliminating the stress of which fork to use for each course, as Vivian did during her etiquette training.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
-
Many readers may not be aware of the services that end-of-life doulas can provide.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
-
Fuqua, as well as the film’s producers, were reportedly not made aware of the legally binding agreement until after filming wrapped.—
Amelia McDonell-Parry,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
-
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Your voice stands out today, and people are noticing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Decorative pieces from the previous owner’s collection—antique maps, farm tools, and pottery vessels—add character.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Seth Rogen’s passion for pottery runs deep.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The president’s tone has also reshaped oil market behavior, according to Sebastian Barrack, head of commodities at Citadel.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Surging jet fuel prices have spilled over into higher ticket fees and even flight cancellations, transport costs are up, and elevated global commodities prices are buoying prices at the factory gate.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
-
Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Others are luminously, freakishly beautiful, in ways that seem designed to appeal to beings from other solar systems.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Some moves were better than others, as the acquisitions of Orlov, Gaudette, Nedeljkovic, Sherwood, and Reaves were generally positive, while bringing in Klingberg, Kurashev, and Jeff Skinner didn’t work out, even with Klingberg and Skinner being placeholders.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
While porcelain is very durable and handles baking soda well, Murphy notes that acrylic and fiberglass scratch easily.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Drawing from the spatial framework of traditional shophouse living, the interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The on-site boutique is a (pricey) treasure trove of gorgeous silk and yak wool shirts, scarves, and home goods woven by Norhla.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
