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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
Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Complicating matters is the fact that Maddie is deaf and mute, forcing her to utilize her other senses to stop the killer from claiming her as his next victim.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Create a front yard that invigorates all the senses by adding a soothing water feature.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Various body treatments and massages are available, all intertwined with local ingredients meant to awaken your senses.
—David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, the university unveiled its Sensory Research Institute aimed at deepening scientific understanding of how the senses shape how people perceive and communicate — and how sensory changes can affect quality of life.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Then that final line, where Benedict asks Sophie to be his mistress, is just a slap to the senses.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
This aesthetic employs all the senses to create a fully enveloping experience.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Even something as simple as lighting some scented candles or trying out a blindfold to heighten your senses might be what brings your run-of-the-mill orgasms to earth-shatteringly good.
—Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
But after their baby is born, the couple’s dream of a perfect child turns into a nightmare – and only Saga senses the unsettling truth.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
If someone senses they’re being lectured or criticized, their walls will go up, and the conversation will stall.
—Devon Kuntzman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
And your reader also senses it.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Her character, Zosia, may have had to honor Carol Sturka’s (Rhea Seehorn) request for an atom bomb, but based on their parting glance, Wydra still senses some indecision from Carol about this manner of escalation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Dec. 2025
Like Chai, Belle senses some of Anderson's emotions, especially anxiety, and often cuddles with Anderson when the cat owner feels stressed.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
But just that movement requires a mind-boggling coordination of muscles, joints and senses – Rowley estimates that a simple step-touch involves 40 muscles.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Complicating matters is the fact that Maddie is deaf and mute, forcing her to utilize her other senses to stop the killer from claiming her as his next victim.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
Create a front yard that invigorates all the senses by adding a soothing water feature.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Various body treatments and massages are available, all intertwined with local ingredients meant to awaken your senses.
—David Duran, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
On Thursday, the university unveiled its Sensory Research Institute aimed at deepening scientific understanding of how the senses shape how people perceive and communicate — and how sensory changes can affect quality of life.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Then that final line, where Benedict asks Sophie to be his mistress, is just a slap to the senses.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
This aesthetic employs all the senses to create a fully enveloping experience.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Even something as simple as lighting some scented candles or trying out a blindfold to heighten your senses might be what brings your run-of-the-mill orgasms to earth-shatteringly good.
—Zahra Thompson, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
But after their baby is born, the couple’s dream of a perfect child turns into a nightmare – and only Saga senses the unsettling truth.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
If someone senses they’re being lectured or criticized, their walls will go up, and the conversation will stall.
—Devon Kuntzman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
And your reader also senses it.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Her character, Zosia, may have had to honor Carol Sturka’s (Rhea Seehorn) request for an atom bomb, but based on their parting glance, Wydra still senses some indecision from Carol about this manner of escalation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Dec. 2025
Like Chai, Belle senses some of Anderson's emotions, especially anxiety, and often cuddles with Anderson when the cat owner feels stressed.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
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The authors never claimed to have demonstrated that such reading generates feelings of empathy, though others—including the New York Times—have sometimes confused those high scores as evidence of empathy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Brands are winning by orchestrating feelings, not rooms.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Everyone seemed to be interested in exploring the fabric of the city, trying to excavate its strange atmospheres and hidden meanings.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Must all phenomena have meanings upon meanings?—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fine'ry Not Another Cherry Eau de Parfum Not Another Cherry smells like another high-end cherry fragrance that retails for more than 10x the price.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Take a short local hike, moving slowly and focusing on the sights, sounds and smells.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Coakley makes sure that her troop knows how to make change and how to politely speak to customers, even the difficult ones.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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The administration knows this, which is why ICE agents knock phones from people's hands, beat those who film them, and target documenters with arrest and violence.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be another frigid day with a high of 20 degrees and feels-like temperatures of 9 degrees.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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To many on the left, agreeing with the premise that regime change would be optimal feels like encouraging the start of another war in the Middle East.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Gary Roosevelt Alumni Association received $5,000 to clean out and organize the contents removed from the school.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Separately on Friday, Garnett dismissed a motion by Mangione’s defense team to suppress the contents of the backpack in his possession when he was questioned and detained by police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after Thompson’s killing.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Opgenhaffen sees particular opportunity in modernizing the traditional South Asian eye look — updating the classic coal liner with plum shades and browns that can transition from day to evening.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Downs says maintenance issues are what his crew sees the most.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The right funding shows that the founder understands the business, the market, and the commitment required to build something that lasts.—
William Jones,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even Apple itself understands this, which is why the iPhone maker offers security patches to those who want to stay on iOS 18 — up until a point.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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