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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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
Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
So, the motivation makes sense.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.
—David S. Reynolds, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
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Noun
Physical activity helps the brain release endorphins that counter the effects of stress and promote a sense of well-being.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
So, the motivation makes sense.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Verb
In their court papers, the Iskander attorneys contend that the 62-year-old Grossman tried to flee the scene and likely would have succeeded had her vehicle not automatically shut down due to it sensing the massive impact that had just occurred.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.
—David S. Reynolds, The New York Review of Books, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
Noun
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Originally from Mexico and spending most of his life in Kansas City, being able to experience a World Cup is already a special feeling for him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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His feelings about that situation still remain unknown.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The main aim, however, was not to improve the intellect but to live in imitation of Christ.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Noun
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This raised interest rates to punishing levels just as fiscal prudence was being tossed aside.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Strength and prudence are not the same thing.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Supporting drama actor stands at 228, roughly level with last year’s 233 yet down from a record 436 in 2022 — meaning, a loss of more than 200 submissions in four years.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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But while objections to the idea of engineering immunity to disease have remained essentially the same over the last two centuries, their meaning has changed, transforming what was once arguable into the lies that drive our current peril.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the World Cup odds for best player of the tournament, and Croucher shares his reasoning behind liking France's Kylian Mbappé (+900) best for the award.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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However, please consider our reasoning.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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With half of the stadium decked out in highlighter-orange supporting the Dutch and the other half in royal blue supporting the Japanese, the chants and energy were felt from whistle to whistle from the 69,285 fans in attendance.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Verb
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This is inevitably a book by a human about how humans—the makers of art and its viewers—understand the dog seeing in relation to our species.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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While readouts from the two sides as of Tuesday afternoon did not reference nuclear weapons, the meetings may also be a chance for each to understand the other’s strategy and stance – and express their own.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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And what was this sensation in my belly?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The fast-acting gel leaves a cooling sensation that’s ideal for a quick fix, and falls within TSA guidelines.—
Olivia Bria,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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