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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, Wildcoat hosted a demo event at Eldora weeks ago where 500 people took a lap in the flashy ware.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Whether your romantic relationship or friendship is new or longstanding, Schroeder suggests skipping the formal service ware and eliminating the stress of which fork to use for each course, as Vivian did during her etiquette training.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Melamine dishes and serve ware have withstood the test of time and proven popular even with the invention of new materials.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Still, Wildcoat hosted a demo event at Eldora weeks ago where 500 people took a lap in the flashy ware.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Whether your romantic relationship or friendship is new or longstanding, Schroeder suggests skipping the formal service ware and eliminating the stress of which fork to use for each course, as Vivian did during her etiquette training.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
And while the food needs to be delicious, the serving ware should be just as appetizing.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ware
Adjective
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The four set lines enforce my preferred tab orthodoxy—four spaces, with tab and backspace both aware of this.—
Lee Hutchinson,
ArsTechnica,
6 May 2026
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Upon further investigation, police became aware of earlier reports as well as an online video, which went viral on Facebook, showing the beaver attacking other people in the park.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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This year, though, some teammates have noticed Brunson using his voice more.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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On my visits home, my mother might at first pretend not to notice me.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Salish baskets displayed near blackware pottery from Margaret Tafoya.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now 70, the Mission Hills resident only began showing his pottery at art fairs about five years ago — and promptly took the gold medal at his first showing, a festival in Florence, Italy.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other technical signals, such as the commodity channel index and Bollinger bands, also indicate that the stock's position is precarious.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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But once the strait reopens, global supplies will likely be higher than would otherwise have been the case, David Oxley, chief climate and commodities economist at consultancy Capital Economics, wrote in a note.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Remove Stains From China Get rid of stubborn stains on your china by soaking it in a solution of 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons each of baking soda and vinegar.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 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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And today, for the time being, the regime has collapsed totally.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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After an initial draft that referenced nuclear war and God-like beings was edited by Charles Monteith, the copy gradually became a critical success, selling more than 10 million copies to date.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The accompanying bathroom sports dual quartz vanities and an oversize porcelain shower topped by an arched clerestory window.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Charming Porcelain Quaint little porcelain dishes and decorative items are another hot ticket item at flea markets.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Who needs pretty when the food tastes this good?—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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China’s exports rebounded in April as overseas buyers rushed to stockpile goods in the second month of the Iran war.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 May 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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