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
Dudek sensed the growing tension.
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Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
In the second half, veteran center Garrett Bradbury sensed the Patriots offense stalling from its own listlessness.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Dallas, long out of the postseason race, played with nothing to lose and sensed a rare win.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Alvarado immediately sensed that something was up.
—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
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
Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
In the second half, veteran center Garrett Bradbury sensed the Patriots offense stalling from its own listlessness.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Dallas, long out of the postseason race, played with nothing to lose and sensed a rare win.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Alvarado immediately sensed that something was up.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
Verb
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By the time the impeachment trial commenced, the top-down pressure from prominent, national Republicans could be seen and felt.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Time felt different there—slower, more deliberate.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 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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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Prine’s health issues of the previous couple of decades were no secret—the throat cancer, the operation for lung cancer, and God knew what else.—
Tom Piazza
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last month, the federal government recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese Communist Party was recognized as the only legitimate government in China by the United Nations in 1971.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As hotels compete for increasingly discerning customers, designs perceived as impractical or uncomfortable can quickly backfire in the age of viral social media.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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At age 62, Doug Rasheed has enough self-awareness to know how his accomplishments in the music industry might be perceived by consumers of today’s most popular artists and songs.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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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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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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