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
The geomagnetic signatures are sensed via magnetometers that utilize the Hall Effect (that detects voltage changes when current carrying semiconductors are exposed to a magnetic field).
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
This change was detected through corresponding variations in the microwave frequency, confirming that electronic state transitions can be sensed indirectly via capacitance measurements.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
Daniel Gregory of The Roofing Guys in Tulsa sensed that something changed after the pandemic.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Pedro sensed the collective dread.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
James, now 4, was born in April 2021, and from the very beginning, Alyssa, 32, and her husband, John, sensed there was something special about him.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Her daughter immediately sensed something was wrong.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
An upper-cut in the fifth round looked to knock the wind out of Paul, with the American taking a knee and falling at the feet of his opponent who suddenly sensed a finish.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
This change was detected through corresponding variations in the microwave frequency, confirming that electronic state transitions can be sensed indirectly via capacitance measurements.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Jan. 2026
Daniel Gregory of The Roofing Guys in Tulsa sensed that something changed after the pandemic.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 13 Jan. 2026
Pedro sensed the collective dread.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
James, now 4, was born in April 2021, and from the very beginning, Alyssa, 32, and her husband, John, sensed there was something special about him.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Her daughter immediately sensed something was wrong.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
An upper-cut in the fifth round looked to knock the wind out of Paul, with the American taking a knee and falling at the feet of his opponent who suddenly sensed a finish.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
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This isn’t a place designed to impress from afar; it’s meant to be felt and experienced.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The find, made by scientists at Waseda University and Tohoku University in Japan, challenges long-standing theories and suggests that the key physical processes operating in the young cosmos remain poorly understood.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bridgeman via Getty Images Wise understood that Tupperware needed demonstration, not promotion.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 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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This neighborhood was not as grand as Harlem proper, but everyone who hung their hat here knew its allure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors said Villanueva knew the device qualified as a firearm and destructive device under federal law and that it was not registered.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Park rangers reviewing climbing permits noticed on January 18 that the two climbers had not returned on the date and time they were expected.—
Outside,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bradley Cox noticed that a part of the floor had begun to buckle, and the hot wall appeared bent.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
22 Jan. 2026
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Courts have long recognized that religious worship is entitled to protection, and both state and federal law prohibit intentional interference with a congregation’s ability to practice its faith.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Nearly four years since launching a full-scale invasion of its neighbor, Russia occupies around 20% of the territory recognized under international law as part of sovereign Ukraine.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Officers smelled marijuana in her vehicle and then found the 31-pound cannabis cargo.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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When officers arrived, Clark reportedly smelled of alcohol, TMZ reported Thursday, citing a police source.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sun dances to its own (currently less-than-deciphered) rhythms, moving through an 11-year-long cycle.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Dec. 2025
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At first this voice from the heavens has seemingly sent a benign message but it’s quickly deciphered to be a DNA cocktail for Earthlings to investigate.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Nov. 2025
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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