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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
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
This could mean longer waiting times for services, more complex bureaucracy, or a greater sense of anonymity that makes building connections and settling in more challenging.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells.
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27 June 2026
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Although the word ‘hero’ is greatly overused in today’s society, in my mind, Calvin Duncan is a hero in the truest sense of that word.
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Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2026
This could mean longer waiting times for services, more complex bureaucracy, or a greater sense of anonymity that makes building connections and settling in more challenging.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Verb
Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Geovanni Agramonte, of Lakewood, California, thought of his family in Cuba and his feelings about the United States.
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Early morning, the nurturing Moon trines the radiant Sun, syncing feelings and purpose for gentler starts and heartfelt talks.
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Odysseus is a warrior with wit and intellect, a con man and fabulist who constantly reinvents himself.
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His immediate presence was one of sharp intellect, efficiency and modesty.
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But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
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Considering there were only 33 appearances this past season, such Heat prudence hardly could be viewed as insulting.
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The younger Russert traded his role as an NBC News congressional correspondent in July 2016 for a decadelong quest to find deeper meaning in faraway destinations.
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Jupiter enters your 9th House of Travel and Learning, expanding horizons and refreshing your sense of meaning.
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The reasoning behind this movement is that America was founded on Christian principles, and, according to some, ought to adopt Christianity as its official religion.
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The court's reasoning lands on the same point the fund rule misses.
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Its faith that people can rebuild their lives and start over feels almost radical today.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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The Slovenian sensation is aiming to join the select crowd of Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault as the only riders to have won cycling's most prestigious race on five occasions.
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Cape Verde’s popular goalkeeper, Josimar José Évora Dias, who goes by Vozinha, has become a huge sensation in Brazil.
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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