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adjective

Definition of warenext
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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ware

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verb

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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ware

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noun

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as in pottery

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as in commodity

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Recent Examples of ware
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
Kenzo took out his treasured olive-brown Mashiko ware teacup and went into the kitchen. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The handwash sink in the processing area near the ware wash sink was blocked by a trash can and rolling rack. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ware
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
  1. aware
  2. notice
  3. pottery
  4. commodity
  5. mind
  6. china
  7. being
  8. watch
Adjective
  • No one should underestimate the mortal significance of medical discreetness; researchers are well aware that many patients risk their own health due to the stigma associated with requiring medical help.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Most law firms are likely not even aware of Google’s new offerings, and yet the capabilities and benefits appear to be substantial – and cost-effective.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • The scholar of religion Friedrich Max Müller (1823–1900) noticed that many Vedic hymns praise different deities using the same superlatives and ascribe to them the same mythological feats.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • These wild swings in the numbers came while residents here didn’t notice any change to the slow but steady arrival of newcomers in dilapidated coaches.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • As usual, the Alley Art Festival on Saturday drew crowds who browsed at dozens of tents featuring oil paintings, sculptures, sketches, jewelry, pottery and other artwork along Water Street Mall and Downer Place.
    — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Genesis says it’s inspired by traditional Korean moon jar pottery.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • In his view, the transmission of rising commodity prices to final retail food prices typically takes about 3 to 6 months.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With over a decade of experience in international sustainability programmes across agriculture and commodity supply chains, Bart has been shaping OCA from the very beginning, joining as program director in 2016.
    — Bart Vollaard, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of commodity
Verb
  • Based on her runoff win, voters may not mind Graham's lack of political experience, even after Graham was asked during a debate whether Taiwan and the South China Sea are important national security interests for the United States.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The connection with Varda brings to mind a vision foreclosed by Clarke’s tragic illness.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mind
Noun
  • That said, the designer is all for finding creative ways to display your china that don't involve keeping pretty plates and bowls behind closed doors.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
  • Tables were set with ornate china, colored crystal glasses, silver candelabra, antique tureens, and monumental centerpieces.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
Definition of china
Noun
  • Treated almost as living beings themselves, many of the artworks in the LACMA installation take up animate relations to one another.
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Integratron collection captures the curious life of Van Tassel, an aviation mechanic and test pilot who claimed to have communicated with Solganda, a being from Venus.
    — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of being
Verb
  • To that end, here are the best rom-coms based on Shakespeare plays to watch—or rewatch—now.
    — Jessica Barrett, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • If that were to happen, the SEC's next move is the one to watch.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of watch

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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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