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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
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The result — from the tunnels carved out by tomb robbers to the trains that run day and night — is a cinematic gift for the senses and specifically, to paraphrase one of the more philosophical characters, about our understanding of time’s ability to both preserve and destroy.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The room seems to assault all five senses, yet Villemarette suddenly raises his nose to a comparatively delicate and unexpected scent.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
What followed was an incessant attack on the senses as the Premier League champions wilted in the Rams Park cauldron.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Sensory play — activities that engage a child’s senses of touch, sight, and sound — can be a lifesaver.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, silky bamboo viscose bedding finishes in chrome and copper bestow a sleek moment without overstimulating the senses.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
This concept was prevalent at this year's flower show, with many designers incorporating water features into their displays, from a simple dripping fountain to more formal pools, engaging visitors' auditory senses.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
You are brought to your senses, this time by squawking and the rapid beating of wings.
—Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
If a significant bloc of them begins to resist the preferences of the Revolutionary Guard or the remnants of Khamenei’s inner circle, that will signal that the clerical establishment senses the wind shifting.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
And their head coach senses the change in the level of enthusiasm around the team these days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
And if Jokic senses that something is wrong offensively, his feel for the game is usually trustworthy enough to listen.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
One senses the slow seething just below his surface.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
While this moment might offer a commentary on the weird plenty of the marketplace, Anna senses her father is lost an increasing haze and intervenes.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
In his directorial debut, Ian Tuason plays with the senses in this chilling flick about a pair of paranormal podcasters who are sent a series of disturbing audio files.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The result — from the tunnels carved out by tomb robbers to the trains that run day and night — is a cinematic gift for the senses and specifically, to paraphrase one of the more philosophical characters, about our understanding of time’s ability to both preserve and destroy.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The room seems to assault all five senses, yet Villemarette suddenly raises his nose to a comparatively delicate and unexpected scent.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
What followed was an incessant attack on the senses as the Premier League champions wilted in the Rams Park cauldron.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Sensory play — activities that engage a child’s senses of touch, sight, and sound — can be a lifesaver.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, silky bamboo viscose bedding finishes in chrome and copper bestow a sleek moment without overstimulating the senses.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
This concept was prevalent at this year's flower show, with many designers incorporating water features into their displays, from a simple dripping fountain to more formal pools, engaging visitors' auditory senses.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
You are brought to your senses, this time by squawking and the rapid beating of wings.
—Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Finch senses the team figuring itself out as well.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
If a significant bloc of them begins to resist the preferences of the Revolutionary Guard or the remnants of Khamenei’s inner circle, that will signal that the clerical establishment senses the wind shifting.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
And their head coach senses the change in the level of enthusiasm around the team these days.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 Feb. 2026
And if Jokic senses that something is wrong offensively, his feel for the game is usually trustworthy enough to listen.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
One senses the slow seething just below his surface.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
While this moment might offer a commentary on the weird plenty of the marketplace, Anna senses her father is lost an increasing haze and intervenes.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
Noun
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And, in fact, feelings of pride in our nation, per Gallup polling released last June, are at an all-time low.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To an untrained eye the dishes look similar, but the families highlighted the distinct ingredients, preparation techniques and meanings behind each one.—
Andres Bustamante,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Cheng said this is also the year of the fire horse, which occurs every 60 years and gives the sign more intense meanings besides those of a regular horse.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But sometimes, that noise, those people, and all those sights and smells can feel a little too overwhelming.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The newest offering from Michelle Pfeiffer’s perfume line is a sheer, fig-forward musk that smells effortlessly sexy and cool.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last year’s Oscars saw a five-year high in the ratings, with some crediting O’Brien’s relevance with a younger audience that knows him as the podcaster, not the late night host.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every Southern baker knows that there's nothing more delightful than making a caramel cake for friends and family.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the glut of talent on the backend, turning a risky defenseman into a young impact forward while his value is still at a high feels like an avenue worth exploring.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Miraflores, meanwhile, is also chock-a-block with great shopping and restaurants, though the rush-hour honking gets louder, and various corners have distinctly different feels, from the very commercial to the quaint and old-school.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The twist is — as a lower third on screen indicated — the contents of the notes were changed between dress rehearsal and going live.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2026
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Inside the museum’s exhibition halls, display cases stand empty, stripped of their lightweight, high-value contents during a period of occupation by the Rapid Support Forces from April 15, 2023, until early last year.—
Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One notable recent addition is the Buyers’ Upfront, an invitation-only event for acquisition execs that takes place in the Lille Chamber of Commerce and sees a roster of series presented to buyers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Produced by Fantawild Animation, the 12th feature in the franchise sees Briar, Bramble, and Vick embark on an adventure into a mysterious ancient forest.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Deadline understands that the company, which is behind series such as Netflix’s The Hunting Wives, USA Network’s The Rainmaker and ABC’s The Rookie, is restructuring its Worldwide Television Distribution Group.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Poor Bella’s horribly adverse reaction to the virus makes for a great jump scare in the moment and also an exclamation point on the season overall, emphasizing that no one really understands how this virus works.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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