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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
As the imperial capital for over 1,000 years, the city was a magnet for wealth and culture, and that rich history remains alive today in traditions like kaiseki cuisine, Kyo-ware ceramics, Yuzen silk dyeing, sake brewing, and classical drama forms like Kabuki and Noh (a type of theatrical dance).
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
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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
Health inspectors noted violations including lack of hot water, unsafe food storage and improper manual ware-washing procedures, poor cleanliness and equipment that needed repair.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
As the imperial capital for over 1,000 years, the city was a magnet for wealth and culture, and that rich history remains alive today in traditions like kaiseki cuisine, Kyo-ware ceramics, Yuzen silk dyeing, sake brewing, and classical drama forms like Kabuki and Noh (a type of theatrical dance).
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Handled well, these interactions can make brands feel more relatable, culturally aware and genuinely fun to follow.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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In an inversion of the more common critical reception of an emerging artist, this new writer’s poetry was often noticed but seldom admired, notwithstanding the Daily Mirror’s snide enthusiasm.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The biggest change many Coloradans will notice is the temperature.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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One set of information came from fragments of ancient pottery found in some of the cores.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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Visitors will see examples of Tuskegee Institute pottery showcasing student craftsmanship in the decorative arts.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The quantum engineering of new molecules could lead to better drugs and to batteries that don’t use costly, environmentally damaging commodities such as rare earth elements.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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These are the two most valuable commodities for a director.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The French china, silver and white tablecloths matter, but only as part of a larger idea of luxury.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The marble kitchen is complemented by a matching butler’s pantry custom-designed to show off your china and glassware.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But there are a lot of screens used for effects in the show, running up the walls of the theater, moving as giant panels on stage and providing narration from a digital blob — sorta Siri, sorta Tron, sorta all-knowing being.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The brand, founded by chief executive officer Lauren Sudeyko, came into being after stints at PepsiCo and Google.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The Frick’s holdings include art and fashion from the courts of Louis XV and XVI and of the Qianlong Emperor, as well as Asian porcelain.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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In his new role, Liu will concentrate on the Frick’s Asian porcelain holdings as well as look at the art and fashion of the courts of Louis XV and Louis XVI of France and Qianlong Emperor of China.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Food and drink All-day restaurant Pure serves up a sprawling breakfast buffet complete with omelette and pancake stations, heaving tropical fruit platters, and baked goods galore, including Polynesian treats like coconut bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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China's exports gathered pace in April as factories scrambled to meet surging overseas demand from foreign buyers stockpiling goods as the Iran fanned fears of higher input costs.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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