1
as in feeling
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in knowing
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 sensing
The device is a low-power millimeter-wave radar sensor that could enhance vehicle sensing accuracy by providing in-vehicle systems with critical data on surrounding traffic.
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Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Mobix Labs’ products and systems also support aerospace applications, communications infrastructure, industrial monitoring, and emerging autonomous sensing technologies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
But Vanek also has people round their back into turtle pose, using humming breaths to connect with vibration-sensing creatures, and using the outstretched arms of some poses to greet new snake visitors.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Perhaps sensing what was coming, the message Charles Lee delivered in the aftermath of the Charlotte Hornets’ previous games had a certain tone.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Scientists referenced research suggesting that scorpion exoskeletons can fluoresce under ultraviolet light and may function as a light-sensing surface.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The study also referenced research suggesting scorpion exoskeletons can fluoresce under ultraviolet light and may function as a light-sensing surface.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Because each target was observed by multiple sensors at multiple altitudes, researchers will be able to conduct comparative analyses of individual sensors versus combined sensing approaches.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Etiido Uko
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Mobix Labs’ products and systems also support aerospace applications, communications infrastructure, industrial monitoring, and emerging autonomous sensing technologies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
But Vanek also has people round their back into turtle pose, using humming breaths to connect with vibration-sensing creatures, and using the outstretched arms of some poses to greet new snake visitors.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Perhaps sensing what was coming, the message Charles Lee delivered in the aftermath of the Charlotte Hornets’ previous games had a certain tone.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Scientists referenced research suggesting that scorpion exoskeletons can fluoresce under ultraviolet light and may function as a light-sensing surface.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The study also referenced research suggesting scorpion exoskeletons can fluoresce under ultraviolet light and may function as a light-sensing surface.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.
—Jake Pitre, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Because each target was observed by multiple sensors at multiple altitudes, researchers will be able to conduct comparative analyses of individual sensors versus combined sensing approaches.
—Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensing
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Lead with that part of the experience to connect with what young people are feeling in the moment.—
Alexis Redding,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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But others reported feeling significant to severe pain and being unable to sleep, including two women who had given birth by cesarian section, per the court document.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The result can be a level of confidence that allows creators to navigate crowded venues or lean over balconies for the perfect shot, knowing the device remains protected.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The panel’s members unanimously decided to delay voting on the contract until April 1, citing an interest in seeing the full contract first.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The changes that come from not seeing your bundle of joy every day and managing an evolving relationship, as your kids find their own way, can be emotional and overwhelming.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even with the delays, the growers are understanding.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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That means understanding how systems depend on one another, how data moves and is governed, and how changes in one layer ripple across the environment.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Heated mop washing and drying For even more hygienic and clean-smelling mops, look for a dock with both heated mop washing and heated drying.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fences are cool and all, but wouldn’t a green shrub with lovely-smelling flowers be more appealing?—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thank you for recognizing me in this role.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The judge said the government has undermined its history of recognizing the importance of involving independent experts in setting the national public health agenda.—
Lena H. Sun,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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The newly-sighted get better at perceiving differences in color, shape, and size — even if they were treated for their congenital cataracts after years of blindness—but not so much at spotting differences in shading or contours.—
Sachin Rawat,
Big Think,
2 Mar. 2026
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Reading, a way of perceiving ideas through the eyes of others, increases empathy and community, noted one professor.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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Binary neutron stars have long been considered the best bet for deciphering what lurks within.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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When your speech is clear and reliable, no fog, no spin, no quiet evasions, people stop wasting energy deciphering you and start collaborating with you.—
Adam Dietz,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Sensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensing. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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