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
Witnesses to the downtown Sacramento mass shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen wounded as nightclubs closed on K Street sensed trouble in the moments before the shots were fired.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Three years ago, the Brewers sensed that the industry was shying away from Pratt over signability concerns.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Amazon sensed strong parallels with Marvel's hugely-successful Thor films which put Chris Hemsworth on the map.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 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
In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Three years ago, the Brewers sensed that the industry was shying away from Pratt over signability concerns.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Amazon sensed strong parallels with Marvel's hugely-successful Thor films which put Chris Hemsworth on the map.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 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
In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.
—Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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The anticipation of ripping off hard wax didn’t magically disappear, and for my first few waxes post-birth, my skin felt more sensitive than usual.—
Aimee Simeon,
Allure,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Everybody has an accent, including you, and depending on who’s listening, a person may not be understood.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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These have yielded Crave comedy Slo Pitch from Page Boy, while more details from the series coming from Seth Rogen’s Point Great via its deal with Lionsgate are understood to be coming soon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 June 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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Everyone in town knew about my mother but most of my friends and their parents had never met her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Detectives subsequently went door to door at every apartment in the complex looking for anyone who knew Samuel.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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On April 30, fans noticed a mysterious countdown briefly appear on Swift's website.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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What sometimes isn’t recognized is Romero’s ability to swing a bat.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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With Emily’s help translating, Tedo took us through the steps of making wine in qvevri, a process recognized by UNESCO for its cultural heritage.—
Lori Rackl,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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And smelled the scent outside Friday morning during her walk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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My son went outside and immediately smelled something rotten.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Verb
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As a preface, the conclusion here, deciphered from the scene by this author, was a plea for Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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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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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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