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
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
In the west of Britain, fragments of red slip ware (distinctive Byzantium amphora vessels or pottery) have been found at sites associated with elites, like Tintagel in northern Cornwall.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
There was standing water in the ware washing and dry storage areas.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The Hub program offers San Diego locals affordable access to a nice set of service ware perfect for casual gatherings or formal parties.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
German supermodel Claudia Schiffer has worked on three table ware collaborations with historic Portuguese ceramics-maker Bordallo Pinheiro.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
In the west of Britain, fragments of red slip ware (distinctive Byzantium amphora vessels or pottery) have been found at sites associated with elites, like Tintagel in northern Cornwall.
—Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
There was standing water in the ware washing and dry storage areas.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
The Hub program offers San Diego locals affordable access to a nice set of service ware perfect for casual gatherings or formal parties.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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Jerry is 83 years old, and well aware of his play clock.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The theft wasn't noticed until a store employee saw that the entire caviar section was empty, which led management to check their security cameras.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Place thin plastic pots on the top rack and heavier pottery and terracotta ones in the lower rack.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ceramic clays tend to be earthen clays, primarily used when constructing dishware or decorative pottery.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The commodity, widely seen as a safe-haven asset for investors ahead of possible market corrections, posted stellar returns last year, breaking records alongside other precious metals including silver and platinum.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Much of these investments go into single-shot programs that function as commodities in the marketplace of leadership development.—
Scott J. Allen,
Big Think,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, there's no china in the book.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
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Neeson also uses his size and his vigilante-movie reputation to incredible effect, adapting more of a bull-in-a-china-shop energy than Leslie Nielsen’s previous cluelessness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Kraft's six might be out of reach, so the focus for the time being is on four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Point being, Notre Dame has had success in the portal.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Each porcelain piece is finished with a glossy glaze that makes every bowl unique.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Get ready for hunting season by browsing over 40 vendors selling a variety of goods for all your fishing and outdoor needs.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The shipping documents claimed the containers were filled with household goods.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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