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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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
Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Sue goes to the kitchen, but quickly senses that someone else is there.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 25 July 2025
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Noun
On the inside, a two-story lobby wrapped in wood and featuring large-format terrazzo tile flooring is meant to evoke an immediate sense of peace for players.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025
Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
If the body senses irritation in the nose and is not in a deep stage of sleep, then someone may wake up to sneeze.
—Valerie Cacho, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Sue goes to the kitchen, but quickly senses that someone else is there.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
Noun
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Parsons has made his feelings abundantly clear, requesting a trade last week.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The mother of two elaborated on her current feelings regarding the loss of her WWE wrestling icon father, with whom she was estranged at the time of his death.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This makes abundant sense since AGI will be on par with human intellect and presumably available 24/7 anywhere and anyplace.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This is emblematic of transit leaders’ lack of fiscal prudence.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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While investor excitement may be high, prudence is advisable.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The scene, loaded with meaning from Conrad’s peach allergy to his carefully wiping peach juice from Belly’s chin, marks a major moment.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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What started as a financial lifeline soon took on deeper meaning.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The reasoning behind the account deletions is to improve security and safety for everyone who uses either platform.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The reasoning is that adding organic matter to any soil, especially clay soil, enhances the pore structure and loosens the soil.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For those that still don’t feel quite ready to dive into a dinner, or may not live in an area with such an abundance of Shabbat clubs to join, there are still plenty of other ways to get a taste of the culture and religion.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Canada is already feeling the effects of the higher rates as taxes on their goods jumped to 35% last week.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trained to understand player context and urgency, these systems ensure that the support is fast, relevant and empathetic.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This year, Atlanta’s experiencing a renaissance thanks to artists who understand that.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After seeing the trend become a sensation, Minaj recreated her original pose while squatting down outside near a pool in a video posted on Aug. 5.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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After becoming a sensation on Disney+ with its original 2002 movie and spinoff series, Lilo & Stitch will invade the Mouse House’s OTT service again on Wednesday, September 3.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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