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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
Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
Like Dijon, svn4vr uses a dexterous, soulful rasp to fight for emotional truth from within songs that occupy shifting senses of space and bear the seams of digital assembly.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
During the second semester, students learn about structural systems, the nervous system and things like the senses and reproductive functions.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Their iconic Full-On Plumping Lip Polish is designed to unleash your sexy alter-ego and stimulate your senses.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
But step through its shiplap door, and your senses shift again.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Engaging the senses centers mindfulness even in the most hectic work environments, lowering stress and opening up the headspace for thinking.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
To human senses, fibrous seagrass roots running through sediment can be boring.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The walk is led by a blind docent who will talk about the importance of senses in exploring nature.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The Bose PositionIQ technology inside the speaker senses its orientation and adjusts the audio accordingly.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
But the organ that senses those hormones is usually separate from the one that delivers the sperm; in male octopuses, the hectocotylus does both.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.
—Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
And yet, Rachel senses, something is not right.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson senses a different vibe around his team during its latest winning streak.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
The contest over causation goes to parents’ simultaneous senses of responsibility and helplessness about their children’s fates.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2026
Like Dijon, svn4vr uses a dexterous, soulful rasp to fight for emotional truth from within songs that occupy shifting senses of space and bear the seams of digital assembly.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
During the second semester, students learn about structural systems, the nervous system and things like the senses and reproductive functions.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Their iconic Full-On Plumping Lip Polish is designed to unleash your sexy alter-ego and stimulate your senses.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
But step through its shiplap door, and your senses shift again.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Engaging the senses centers mindfulness even in the most hectic work environments, lowering stress and opening up the headspace for thinking.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
To human senses, fibrous seagrass roots running through sediment can be boring.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
The walk is led by a blind docent who will talk about the importance of senses in exploring nature.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Navigating that tension makes a living cell a rudimentary agent — one that senses its own internal state and the environment, and then acts upon that information.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
The Bose PositionIQ technology inside the speaker senses its orientation and adjusts the audio accordingly.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
But the organ that senses those hormones is usually separate from the one that delivers the sperm; in male octopuses, the hectocotylus does both.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.
—Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
And yet, Rachel senses, something is not right.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson senses a different vibe around his team during its latest winning streak.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
Noun
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As the graceful Moon opposes Jupiter later, big feelings meet even bigger hopes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lee, who grew up a fan of chicken nuggets, echoed the feelings of childhood nostalgia, and why McDonald’s was more than a fast-food place.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My book this week will be Invisible Cities, by Italo Calvino, a meditation on words and meanings that cast light on the decline of literacy in modern American society.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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Companion planting is a term with multiple meanings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Long-lasting How a deodorant smells is only half the battle.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The air smells like beignets and brass bands, the architecture tells stories centuries old, and every corner seems to hide a courtyard or a bar worth stepping into.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mansaray knows the challenges of financial dependence firsthand.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jalen Brunson knows any variation of offensive plays featuring both him and All-Star teammate Karl-Anthony Towns can be difficult, nearly impossible for opposing defenses to guard.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.—
Grant Gilmore,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Recent revelations have shown a top member of Orban’s government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Recent revelations have shown a top member of his government frequently shared the contents of EU discussions with Moscow, raising accusations that Hungary was acting on Russia’s behalf within the bloc.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Be willing to ask others what works for them, because harmony grows when everyone understands the terms.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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But Rolex is a bit unpredictable and understands the scarcity could be what turns a collectible watch into an icon.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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