1
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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2
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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1
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
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025
The writers and creators tried to play down that side and ramp up Lucy’s sense of agency.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Service dogs can sense oncoming seizures in their owners, while some say cats can recognize the presence of cancer.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Noun
That is thanks, in large part, to Meland’s sense of childlike wonder—not so far from that of fellow synthesizer maestros Dan Deacon and Anna Meredith.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 June 2025
The writers and creators tried to play down that side and ramp up Lucy’s sense of agency.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Verb
That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Service dogs can sense oncoming seizures in their owners, while some say cats can recognize the presence of cancer.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
Noun
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Jackie develops feelings for two of the Walter brothers: reliable Alex (Ashby Gentry) and troubled Cole (Noah LaLonde).—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
24 June 2025
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Honest and open conversations also support a strong feeling of community and inclusion, which is deeply important during times of turbulence and uncertainty.—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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According to a recent study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, human intellect has declined since 2012.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Customer-facing interactions require human intuition to navigate sensitive moments where empathy, sensitivity and emotional intellect truly matter.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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In all negotiations, prudence cannot be sacrificed.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Employees—especially those in emotionally demanding or client-facing roles—need to see the meaning in their work.—
Pete First,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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For many cultures, the moon holds symbolic meaning for life and governs when to plant and establish gardens.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The reasoning, without getting too much in the NFL-roster-rule weeds, is simple.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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The ‘First Day’ Problem Even with strong reasoning, every task an agent tackles is a fresh start.—
Kevin Novak,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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In the meantime, the changing guidance has left many workers feeling uneasy, with some failing to show up to job sites for fear of being arrested and subject to deportation proceedings.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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Such brouhaha almost feels unnecessary, however, as the movie has never really left the zeitgeist.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Agnes understands that the world is not about good and evil and virtue and sin.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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These powerful stellar explosions serve as cosmic lighthouses, helping astronomers measure vast cosmic distances and understand the accelerating expansion of the universe.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Others turned to social media forums to discuss the intricacies of that fateful night, turning what began as a local homicide case into a broader national sensation.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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The first film’s marketing campaign created a viral sensation courtesy of M3GAN’s dance moves en route to a kill, and the decision of whether to show that tonal deviation was heavily debated by producers and marketers at the time.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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