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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The dinner ware is made by potters and artisans from the area.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
There are 80 sales outfits in the French capital showing their wares to about 500 international buyers at the Rendez-Vous event, and the buying and selling action takes place in the 4-star Pullman Paris Montparnasse hotel.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The government is the gatekeeper for defense contractors’ wares while sales to foreign militaries flow through the Pentagon.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
The dinner ware is made by potters and artisans from the area.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
There are 80 sales outfits in the French capital showing their wares to about 500 international buyers at the Rendez-Vous event, and the buying and selling action takes place in the 4-star Pullman Paris Montparnasse hotel.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
The government is the gatekeeper for defense contractors’ wares while sales to foreign militaries flow through the Pentagon.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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Stamos-Buesig was aware at the time that Knox had recently been convicted of stealing money, but thought only a few thousand dollars had been taken.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Wexner’s attorneys told prosecutors Epstein owned a property about a half mile away and that Wexner’s security team was not aware of any inappropriate incident occurring on the Wexner property.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The new law will give the California attorney general earlier access to federal HSR merger filings, so the office will have more time to review and challenge anticompetitive mergers and give businesses earlier notice to address any potential concerns, according to Umberg’s office.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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The reversal drew little public attention, and few outside the UK noticed any change.—
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semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Write a love letter, get a tarot card reading, attend a pottery class, participate in a Puppy Kissing Booth and more.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Feb. 2026
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With food items such as maple syrup, bread, wine, and fresh produce, this Main Street market also offers a full selection of artisan goods such as jewelry, knitwear, pottery, and candles.—
Linnea Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Own the experience, outsource the commodity.—
Ioannis Ioannou,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the rush of capital could make African economies overly reliant on commodity exports, leaving them vulnerable to international price swings while failing to add value domestically.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 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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Finally, fight with every ounce of your being, and with dignity.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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The underlying loans were to 128 companies across 27 industries, the largest being software, the firm said.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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How To Clean Uncoated Cast-Iron Grates Most modern homes have enamel- or porcelain-covered cast-iron or steel stove grates.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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This includes a beautiful set of glass candlesticks from my best friend, a few small votive holders, and a set of matches in a porcelain striker that’s too cute to be in a cabinet anyway.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Guests can enjoy a delightful complimentary breakfast (yogurt and granola, juices, coffee, and baked goods) or order from the full-service menu for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cinnamon, ginger powder, nutmeg, clove and cardamom to use in baked goods.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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