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as in feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
a strange sense of discomfort brought on by the room's strong colors
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as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
although he has little formal education, he is a man of considerable practical sense
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
you have the sense to handle anything that comes up
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as in meaning
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
got the general sense of the poem
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as in reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
your argument simply shows no sense
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as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I did not sense the full meaning of his cryptic warning until much later
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Recent Examples of sense
Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Jia’s sense of the ephemerality of the medium, and of the world that the medium reflects, has seldom been more stirringly profound.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Structured approaches like systemic constellations help build our capacity to sense and respond to complexity, not just through logic, but through embodied awareness.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The inclusion of two elastic bands in this unit contributes to a snugger fit compared to the first wig, enhancing the overall sense of security.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 2 May 2025
Jia’s sense of the ephemerality of the medium, and of the world that the medium reflects, has seldom been more stirringly profound.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Verb
But Franks senses a change from the Biden team, and for the better.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
Structured approaches like systemic constellations help build our capacity to sense and respond to complexity, not just through logic, but through embodied awareness.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
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Sabrina Carpenter Joins Quinta Brunson to Sing About Being Short — Watch For her part, Serena seemed surprised by the news of Matt’s feelings for her, but not necessarily unhappy about it.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
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Anyone who’s waited for hours on end at an airport or who has been stuck in a major traffic jam knows the helpless feeling.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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For example, business writers, consider copywriter guru Herschell Gordon Lewis’s insight: Emotion outsells intellect.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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Sufi stories rely on metaphor, rhythm, repetition, and lyricism, to penetrate not just the cerebral intellect but the intellect of the heart.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Known for his humility, gentle spirit, prudence, and warmth, Pope Leo XIV's leadership offers an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to our educational mission.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Exercising that prudence requires the consideration of several factors.—
Ellen P. Aprill,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2025
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This episode raises fundamental questions beyond Harvard concerning the Constitution and the meaning of education.—
Larry P. Arnn,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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Most of the major relationship milestones and potholes happen offscreen between the seasonal vacays, leaving us to find entertainment and meaning in the puny aftershocks.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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One virtue, reasoning, is for analyzing the information and drawing conclusions.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Former federal prosecutors and Medicaid experts told the Herald/Times that the state’s reasoning that the $10 million wasn’t Medicaid money was flawed.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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On the morning of April 14, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake hit San Diego County and was widely felt across Southern California and northern Mexico.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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South of the border: 'Too scary' U.S. industries are already feeling a cold wind from up north.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Vrabel, a former Patriot and head coach of the Tennessee Titans, understands that respect is essential to creating a culture of belonging.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Hot off her debut acting role in The White Lotus and the release of her first solo album Alter Ego, K-pop sensation Lisa has joined forces with American pop culture juggernaut Maroon 5 for a new single.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Raphinha is a bit of a shoe-in, Yamal’s a sensation but Ousmane Dembele is on fire at Paris Saint-Germain.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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