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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
Get ahead of the trend cycle with a swirling cake stand from Fazeek, or add heritage icons, like Bordallo Pinheiro’s cabbage-ware, to your tabletop. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Wash silver serving ware and utensils with soap and water after using to keep the silver’s shine and remove acidic or sticky residue that can harm its surface. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 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
  • There is no obvious successor waiting in the wings, lawmakers are fully aware of Nvidia’s strategic significance to the US, and Wall Street knows Huang as a brilliant founder who has made fortunes for his shareholders.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of aware
Verb
  • As the story goes, in 2010, director Guillermo del Toro, who now has seven of his films on the Criterion Collection boutique label, was visiting the company and noticed a walk-in closet near the front doors.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Make the adjustment, give it a chance, and notice whether your day becomes easier to move through.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of notice
Noun
  • Their inventory ranges from candles and pottery to paintings, jewelry, and clothing.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Guests can also stretch their skills at the Art Studio, where pros hold two-hour painting, printmaking, pottery, and silversmithing classes, a true highlight of any trip that ends with a handmade souvenir.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of pottery
Noun
  • The reason, Swonger said, is that whiskey is not a commodity.
    — Lars Hanson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Man on the inside As IT exploded in economic import over the past several decades, information has become one of the world’s most valuable commodities.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of commodity
Verb
  • Those stick-a-microphone-in-your-face interviews always bring to mind the way the great Gregg Popovich of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs handled them.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Tokyo Talks session in the festival’s TIFF Lounge was moderated by Kondo Kanako of the festival’s programming team and came with childcare for attendees, with babysitters minding a roomful of infants at the back of the venue.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 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
  • As Norden raises the baby penguin, love slowly heals the pain of his losses, and the penguin, nurtured by that love, grows into an independent being.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Tens of thousands of applications are processed each year, with a large chunk being renewals.
    — Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of being
Verb
  • By sunset, everyone gathers on the beach to watch the last kiters streak across the water as what looks like a giant ball of fire slips into the ocean.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • PixCams installed two new cameras at the Glen Hazel nest, allowing viewers to watch the bald eagle pair through two cameras for the first time.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of watch

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