1
as in felt
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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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
But as those stars retired and younger drivers arrived, Hamlin sensed something missing.
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Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When softball season resumed, head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez sensed that the sport that had once consumed so much of Grant’s emotional oxygen suddenly felt lighter in her arms.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Near the end of the school day, the California Bay Area resident suddenly felt an intense rush of anxiety and sensed something was wrong.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The gold rush In Kalundborg, café owner Shaun Gamble sensed the mood in town shift after Novo announced mass layoffs in September.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 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
Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
When softball season resumed, head coach Kelly Inouye-Perez sensed that the sport that had once consumed so much of Grant’s emotional oxygen suddenly felt lighter in her arms.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Near the end of the school day, the California Bay Area resident suddenly felt an intense rush of anxiety and sensed something was wrong.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The gold rush In Kalundborg, café owner Shaun Gamble sensed the mood in town shift after Novo announced mass layoffs in September.
—Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 7 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
Verb
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What once felt unthinkable or despicable gradually becomes normal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Also, how the diners felt a few shades more bohemian than most Mayfair crowds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Verb
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 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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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The indictment alleges Lineberger knew that transmitting the material outside the DOJ violated court orders and could interfere with the administration of the underlying prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Kuo showed off her ice-queen garb and noticed a friend in the corner.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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DeLuz noticed the Democrats becoming more combative, taking shots at Becerra during the last two debates as the former state attorney general is now considered the party's frontrunner.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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So, before tip-off on Friday, the team recognized Clark's accomplishment.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Larry will also be recognized for contributing to the pinball community on Friday.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But Wednesday night, they were handed a harsh lesson from a true contender — one that smelled blood against a team that cowered and played scared to death from the 20-minute mark on.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The air smelled faintly of lunch and feet.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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By slow degrees, Philip’s story shifts to accommodate the incontrovertible evidence of IP addresses and deciphered cryptography and Lucy struggles to keep up, let alone understand.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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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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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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