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
For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Now Conan O’Brien, who spent almost 30 years behind late-night desks, is saying plainly what many viewers have sensed.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
James Walker Tufts, the Boston soda entrepreneur and philanthropist, surely sensed it while traveling through the area at the end of the 19th century, prompting him to buy 5,800 acres in the Sandhills that had been left barren by lumber harvesting.
—Caleb Silver, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Former morning television queen Kathie Lee Gifford has sensed a disturbance in contemporary media — particularly on The View.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Mizban was born in Iran, but came to the United States at age 10 in the mid-1970s as her family sensed the unraveling of the Shah's government and the end of political freedoms and education for women and girls.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
But during his first game of the 2017-18 season, against Burton Albion in the League Cup, Carrick suddenly sensed his body buckling.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Proctor sensed a severe tension between Friedmann and his father but didn’t know its origin.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Now Conan O’Brien, who spent almost 30 years behind late-night desks, is saying plainly what many viewers have sensed.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
James Walker Tufts, the Boston soda entrepreneur and philanthropist, surely sensed it while traveling through the area at the end of the 19th century, prompting him to buy 5,800 acres in the Sandhills that had been left barren by lumber harvesting.
—Caleb Silver, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Former morning television queen Kathie Lee Gifford has sensed a disturbance in contemporary media — particularly on The View.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Mizban was born in Iran, but came to the United States at age 10 in the mid-1970s as her family sensed the unraveling of the Shah's government and the end of political freedoms and education for women and girls.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
But during his first game of the 2017-18 season, against Burton Albion in the League Cup, Carrick suddenly sensed his body buckling.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Proctor sensed a severe tension between Friedmann and his father but didn’t know its origin.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
Verb
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To me, her intensity always felt justified.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Major decisions about land use, tax incentives, and infrastructure were largely finalized before most community members fully understood the project’s scale—which has also grown into a much larger build-out than originally planned.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Halifax understood the ancient truth that, in politics, the lows are lower than the highs are high.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 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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During opening arguments, Mark Lanier presented the jury internal company documents from Meta and YouTube that showed tech executives knew of and discussed the negative effects of their products on children.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Meta has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years over its handling of child and teen safety, spurred in part by whistleblower testimony before Congress in 2021 that alleged the company knew its products could be harmful but refused to act.—
Diana Novak Jones,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That observation mirrors exactly what Miles Bridges has noticed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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An investigation into the shooting found that a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, and shortly after, the driver noticed they were being followed by the Jeep.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Huston met Edwards during the 2026 NBA All Star Weekend, Edwards recognized Huston and even brought up the Rondo video.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Five months earlier, Johnson-Swartz had been recognized as one of seven finalists for the Colorado Teacher of the Year.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inspectors found rodent feces on shelves and bottled drinks in the back area, and noted that the area smelled heavily of rodent urine, in addition to lacking hot water and floor drains.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The floors smelled of bleach, but a ripe smell of men’s bodies filled the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, scientists identified the virus, deciphered its secrets, concocted a vaccine, put it into production, and rendered the disease manageable – all within a year.—
David Blumenthal,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Researchers using advanced imaging technology have deciphered 79 previously invisible inscriptions — including love notes, drawings of gladiators, and everyday messages — on a wall in the ancient city of Pompeii, offering a rare window into the lives of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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