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
Williamson sensed something was wrong when Coffey didn't call her on Mother's Day.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
And some understood it more self-consciously and articulately than others, but most people sort of sensed it.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Born with dwarfism, Elliot was rejected at birth by his mom, who sensed something was wrong.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
That’s in line with what most economists had expected – and likely what many American consumers have sensed.
—Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
People may have sensed that, but the study puts data on the bones.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The exec sensed that something was off.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Ayewa has sensed judgment from some of the jazz elite.
—Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
And some understood it more self-consciously and articulately than others, but most people sort of sensed it.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2026
Born with dwarfism, Elliot was rejected at birth by his mom, who sensed something was wrong.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
That’s in line with what most economists had expected – and likely what many American consumers have sensed.
—Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
People may have sensed that, but the study puts data on the bones.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The exec sensed that something was off.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
Ayewa has sensed judgment from some of the jazz elite.
—Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
Verb
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The company also felt the loss of its NBA contract for its TNT channel, which NBC picked up for its network and streaming service.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The idea of relocating felt uncertain, especially given custody arrangements and the realities of moving such a large family.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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According to the testimony of Raffaele Imperiale, an Italian cocaine trafficker and fellow Super Cartel member, Kinahan understood the unspoken rules of the city.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, the LA jazz scene, at least as Bellerose understood it, felt like a relic, with old clubs like The Baked Potato catering more to tourists than adventurous musicians.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Growing up in Hollywood, most people Mansoori knew worked in the film industry, including his high school classmate actress Blake Lively.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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But mothers who’d hunted long for that title knew that this unpleasantness was welcome, embraced.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Cook noticed that all of the lead characters could be said to have conflicting desires, which gave her idea of how to stage the show using the traditional singing/signing model.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive manhunt.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scott recalled sitting in the waiting room and spotting a producer from the earlier film nearby, prompting him to try to avoid being recognized.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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Queens Assistant District Attorney Kevin Timpone said the 16-year-old defendant and the shooter were riding the train when the victim — who recognized the teen from the prior shooting — ran up and started fighting with him.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Smokers who smelled a mix of cigarettes and rotting fish overnight subsequently reduced their cigarette consumption by more than thirty per cent—more than people who smelled the pairing while awake.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Matamala had smelled smoke in the air in the early evening; within five hours, flames had reached the house.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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