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
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.
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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
Xiao Sang sensed how the atmosphere around her captivated her.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Hillary Clinton similarly dispatched Republicans who sensed an opening in her handling of a 2012 attack on a compound in Libya that killed four Americans.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
And at least one person sensed Bird’s frustration during the final pickup game that Bird played that month.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
While touring new-build communities together, the designer sensed a disconnect.
—Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Wednesday in Monroe, after the officer sensed something wasn’t quite right.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Xiao Sang sensed how the atmosphere around her captivated her.
—Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026
Hillary Clinton similarly dispatched Republicans who sensed an opening in her handling of a 2012 attack on a compound in Libya that killed four Americans.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
And at least one person sensed Bird’s frustration during the final pickup game that Bird played that month.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
While touring new-build communities together, the designer sensed a disconnect.
—Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Wednesday in Monroe, after the officer sensed something wasn’t quite right.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
Verb
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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When Koy was moving up the comedy ranks under his real name Joseph Glenn Herbert, the thought of calling himself a comedian felt like a pipe dream.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the country is understood to have large stockpiles and may be capable of producing hundreds more each week, military experts reportedly told The National newspaper.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The exact mechanism behind these skeletal changes isn’t fully understood.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 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
Verb
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Hours before the hearing was set to begin, the GOP-run committee released a report alleging Walz and Ellison knew about credible fraud concerns years ago and didn’t act on them, despite their assertions otherwise, purportedly costing taxpayers billions.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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In 2013, the ALA knew of 307 challenges to reading materials in American libraries — both public and school libraries.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Visitors who walk through the halls of Ward Parkway Mall have noticed empty storefronts being turned into displays showcasing local artwork.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Management, led by founder and chief executive Kayden Ressel, voluntarily recognized its workers’ efforts to join Actors’ Equity.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The officer smelled booze on his breath, according to a police report.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Renee smelled of vodka and body odor, which reflected poorly on the entire office.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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