waring

verb

present participle of ware
as in noticing
to be cautious of or on guard against a hunter yelling to his dog, "Ware the porcupine!"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for waring
  1. noticing
  2. watching
  3. seeing
  4. minding
Verb
  • Hallie Malitsky, founder of Hallie Rose Design, is also noticing that runways are spilling inspo beyond Fashion Week.
    — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Selling stock to buy jewelry, homes About 9 miles east of Belnap's office, a very different kind of business is noticing a similar trend.
    — CJ Haddad,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticing
Verb
  • And in its place was the absolute pleasure of watching Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder play their characters perfectly on my favorite show, just a few inches away.
    — Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When videotape arrived, many predicted that watching movies at home would damage theatres.
    — Cory Jacobson, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of watching
Verb
  • Actual Roman ruins As for those interested in seeing legitimate sites, Arya recommends Verona for an amphitheater, or Aquileia, two and a half hours northeast on Veneto’s border with Friuli.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Major departures included releasing Cousins, parting ways with linebackers Troy Andersen and Kaden Elliss, and seeing veteran safety Justin Simmons head into retirement.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • Montana interrupts himself, unnecessarily minding his manners.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026
  • Back in February everyone was minding their own business when the musician had an announcement.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Definition of minding
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“Waring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waring. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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