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
Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2023
With this doll, Ariel can transform from mermaid tail to human waring a dress with just a push of a button (in her shell necklace).
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2023
Cyrus Farivar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The top luxury brands are considering accepting Bitcoin and similar digital payment methods for their wares, according to Reuters.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Keiko Masumoto’s vessels best represent the beauty of the exhibition by combining the 12th century practice of Shigaraki ware with Pokémon — for example, Charizard pokes its limbs out of a traditional ceramic jar.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2023
With this doll, Ariel can transform from mermaid tail to human waring a dress with just a push of a button (in her shell necklace).
—Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2023
Noun
Robin Radar’s radar systems are not currently operational anywhere in the U.S., but that may change as the company offers its drone detection wares for different scenarios.
—Cyrus Farivar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The top luxury brands are considering accepting Bitcoin and similar digital payment methods for their wares, according to Reuters.
—Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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Local reports said Nakai had continued to appear on programs after execs were aware of the situation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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Across the countries surveyed − the U.S., Romania, Hungary, Poland, France, Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom − many people weren't aware of the scope of the Holocaust.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ticket prices for this year’s Super Bowl are running behind the pace of last year’s game in Las Vegas, but Reid hasn’t seemed to notice.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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In January 2023, a Delta plane was preparing for take off when air traffic controllers noticed another craft crossing the runway in its path.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The museum occupies the building once used by the U.S. Navy for housing munitions and features everything from Taíno pottery to exhibits detailing the history of the U.S. military presence on the island.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Wells Rolland, whose Asheville pottery studio was destroyed by flooding, is less enthusiastic.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Chubb, the market leader in crop insurance, said agriculture premiums fell a bit because of lower commodity prices and a change in the risk formula with the U.S. government.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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This authority has led to controversial decisions, including reprieves for the likes of President Richard Nixon, officials implicated in the Iran-Contra affair and disgraced commodities trader Marc Rich.—
David Wharton,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The bath towels were packed in a sturdy box with packaging paper like Grandma’s fine china.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hand-Painted Patterns and Metal Detailing Fine china that is hand-painted, features metal detailing, or trimmed with metals like gold or silver is not dishwasher-safe.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Dream, a cosmic being who oversees the domain of dreams.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Plants are ancient migrants, strange beings, with cellular bodies.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The ceramic and porcelain shards on the floor had been swept against the wall.—
Samanta Schweblin,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Les Antiquités Bolduc is operated by a brother-sister duo who inherited the business from their parents and have curated a unique collection of items, from porcelain dishes and glass paperweights to vintage cameras, all beautifully displayed.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Last year, the U.S. imported $480 billion goods from Mexico, including vehicles, electrical equipment, furniture, plastics and metal, according to Trading Economics.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Tariffs are duties imposed on foreign goods that are paid by U.S. importers.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Ware.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ware. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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