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as in feelings
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
a strange sense of discomfort brought on by the room's strong colors
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as in meanings
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
got the general sense of the poem
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as in smells
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in knows
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 senses
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
This feels somewhat odd to say — hearing is one of the five senses, surely listening has always been having a bit of a moment?
—Jodi McAlister, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Uniting these senses is a perfect metaphor for how Kurkdjian wants visitors to look at their surroundings.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
But the troopers’ senses told them a different story.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Later, Alcaras consults a specialist who explains synesthesia, a rare hereditary condition where the senses cross.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Our spy senses are overactive, leading to paranoia.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 6 Nov. 2025
In Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence unleashes, in all senses of the word.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
The only recourse those unregulated bookmakers had when their Spidey-senses tingled was to simply stop taking bets on the suspicious game.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
In auto mode, the vacuum automatically senses debris on hard floors and carpet, adjusting its suction power while conserving energy where possible.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
One senses enormous momentum already, with the film a full-fledged phenomenon in its home country.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
There are few places in America where climate change is made more obvious to the senses than in Miami.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
This feels somewhat odd to say — hearing is one of the five senses, surely listening has always been having a bit of a moment?
—Jodi McAlister, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Uniting these senses is a perfect metaphor for how Kurkdjian wants visitors to look at their surroundings.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
But the troopers’ senses told them a different story.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Later, Alcaras consults a specialist who explains synesthesia, a rare hereditary condition where the senses cross.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Our spy senses are overactive, leading to paranoia.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 6 Nov. 2025
In Lynne Ramsay’s Die My Love, Jennifer Lawrence unleashes, in all senses of the word.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
The only recourse those unregulated bookmakers had when their Spidey-senses tingled was to simply stop taking bets on the suspicious game.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Minnesota coach Chris Finch senses a growing interest in the tournament for players across the league, noting guys talk openly about it.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
In auto mode, the vacuum automatically senses debris on hard floors and carpet, adjusting its suction power while conserving energy where possible.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
One senses enormous momentum already, with the film a full-fledged phenomenon in its home country.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
Noun
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Instead, online engagement, which includes official website traffic and social media interactions, provides real-time insight into public excitement and feelings.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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Venus in Scorpio escalates emotional feelings around your financial security and safety.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Because to me, things like nullify and void have definite meanings.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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This produces an incredibly dense representation of usages and meanings, in which analogy becomes a matter of geometry.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Open air is what [Texas] smells like.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both agree that even the rain, somehow, smells different in this country.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gravette may not be where most expect to find an athlete competing on a global stage, but maybe that's just because Madie Edwards knows how to keep a low profile.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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Armario knows the fast-food world from every angle—rising the industry ranks from Burger King crew member to a McDonald’s executive overseeing global supply chain, development, and franchising.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cold pattern will usher in conditions reminiscent of mid-December, with feels-like temperatures expected to plunge into the single digits, teens, and 20s Fahrenheit from the northern Plains through the Midwest, Northeast, and the southern Appalachians.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled in Bezos’ favor, however, with the Amazon founder then requesting that Sánchez covers all legal feels.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The contents show the frantic communication from men in the field back to Goudreau, confirming the chaotic events described by Cacique.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Martian atmosphere presents a major obstacle to safely and precisely landing on the surface, and also hinders any attempts to return contents (or people) back to Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Microsoft, which celebrated its 50th birthday in April, now sees opportunities to boost its governance.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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And Derek understands that, as well.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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