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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Her grandmother was aware of the school and had Wairimu referred.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The police opened the investigation into these claims in 2016, and the BBC was made aware in 2017 (though, BBC News has said, then-director-general Tony Hall did not know about the investigation).—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even her 8-year-old daughter has noticed the impact on the family's spending.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Increasingly, human resources departments noticed that applicants used the résumé to tell white lies, and even bigger fibs, listing fictitious degrees, fake promotions and other embellishments.—
Stephen Mihm,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Since 2021’s underwhelming Things Take Time, Take Time, she’s tried to get unstuck through therapy, pottery classes, a Georgia O’Keeffe obsession, and a move from Australia to Los Angeles.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Brus, a tiny boutique just outside of Bairro Alto, offers handmade pottery as well as a small assortment of natural wines.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Houthis have previously attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea to disrupt the flow of oil, gas and other commodities through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While none of the commodities are traded as widely as oil, the surge indicates how ripple effects from the Middle East conflict could end up restricting production of the semiconductors that power artificial intelligence advances.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 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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The possibility of a higher being (or beings) to which livings things owe their existence has long captived human thought.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are things every living being has to do.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Visitors can discover various galleries and workshops showcasing these artisans, like at the Museum of Marble Crafts, and discover other styles of craftsmanship, like Sabrina Binda—a French ceramicist based in Tinos selling earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain objects.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Produce, baked goods, crafts and more.—
Evan Moore
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The think-tank set was not prepared to tackle the common good, much less the Highest.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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