1
as in felt
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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2
as in understood
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 sensed
Alvarado immediately sensed that something was up.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
This strengthens and organizes one’s electromagnetic field, which can be sensed at a distance.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The 24-time grand slam winner closed out the first set, but Norrie sensed an opportunity and started playing much more aggressively, taking the second set on a tiebreak.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Paton, Spielman sensed, had that same trust in Mougey.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
The Panthers sensed the Vikings’ urgency and asked for well beyond a fifth-round pick, which is the usual price tag for a player of Thielen’s age and recent production.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But the family's labrador, Luna, immediately sensed his fear—and responded with a quiet act of compassion that has since melted the hearts of viewers online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Stubb also seems to have sensed how to communicate to Trump the extent of Putin’s prospective land grab of Ukraine’s territory.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
These features are vital for reconstructing how early whales sensed their surroundings, hunted, and moved through the water.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
This strengthens and organizes one’s electromagnetic field, which can be sensed at a distance.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The 24-time grand slam winner closed out the first set, but Norrie sensed an opportunity and started playing much more aggressively, taking the second set on a tiebreak.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Paton, Spielman sensed, had that same trust in Mougey.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
The Panthers sensed the Vikings’ urgency and asked for well beyond a fifth-round pick, which is the usual price tag for a player of Thielen’s age and recent production.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
But the family's labrador, Luna, immediately sensed his fear—and responded with a quiet act of compassion that has since melted the hearts of viewers online.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Stubb also seems to have sensed how to communicate to Trump the extent of Putin’s prospective land grab of Ukraine’s territory.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025
These features are vital for reconstructing how early whales sensed their surroundings, hunted, and moved through the water.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
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The complete analytics report will tell the full story Friday morning, but the use of blitz felt uncharacteristically low for a Cowboys defense but characteristic of an Eberflus defense.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Evans felt the juice was not worth the squeeze.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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But more than anything, Thomas was among the rare fans in attendance Sunday who understood exactly what professional athletes feel when they are traded, waived, fired, told they are no longer wanted.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The psychology behind this obsession One key reason for this fascination is their desire to feel understood and to connect with a broader group of people.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the administration knew the identities of the people in the vessel.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Apart from a few childhood friends, his wife, Rosemary Hobor, knew him the longest, but shares generalizations more than revealing anecdotes.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers didn’t find an injured person, but noticed a man with a knife approaching them.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His work is recognized for rejecting straight lines in favor of rounded, continuous forms and for being approachable yet full of personality.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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She is recognized for her service work teaching digital literacy to protect seniors from cybercrime.—
TIME PR,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From Perception Management To A System Of Trust Historically, companies have spent billions on brand management, PR and advertising to shape how they’re perceived.—
Haider Nazar,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That‘s led to an artist like Thug wanting to be perceived as a gangster more than a savvy businessman, even with a precarious 15-year probation over his head.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Metabolism has grown into one of the biggest buzzwords in the wellness industry — a tricky code that, if deciphered, is believed to unlock the secrets of weight loss and overall health.—
Lauren Kim,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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