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
One system focuses on bird detection, while the other uses remote sensing lidar to survey trees.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Why pain-sensing skin matters for real-world robots Future service robots will need to work close to people.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Ford plans to use lidar, a remote-sensing technology, to support its Level 3 system, Field said.
—Nora Eckert, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But then Tisdale French started sensing a distance between herself and the other moms.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Congress, sensing leverage or electoral opportunity, could legislate controls that no summit can unwind.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Patapoutian hopes his interoception atlas will help scientists get a firmer understanding of what our nerves are sensing not just in our fat but throughout our bodies.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The study authors used remote sensing data for 24 lakes across the region to estimate warming trends.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In fact, the greater danger for Washington is that China, sensing US weakness, will start weaponizing its other industrial strengths.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Why pain-sensing skin matters for real-world robots Future service robots will need to work close to people.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Ford plans to use lidar, a remote-sensing technology, to support its Level 3 system, Field said.
—Nora Eckert, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
But then Tisdale French started sensing a distance between herself and the other moms.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Congress, sensing leverage or electoral opportunity, could legislate controls that no summit can unwind.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Patapoutian hopes his interoception atlas will help scientists get a firmer understanding of what our nerves are sensing not just in our fat but throughout our bodies.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The study authors used remote sensing data for 24 lakes across the region to estimate warming trends.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In fact, the greater danger for Washington is that China, sensing US weakness, will start weaponizing its other industrial strengths.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensing
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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A lot of volume shampoos have left my hair feeling heavy and greasy at the root, but this one lifts without the weight.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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When travel days are long and logistics are already tricky, knowing exactly where everything is feels like a small (but necessary) luxury.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Louisvillian has gotten used to the poke, knowing firsthand how his temporary discomfort can be of long-lasting help.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hotel employees recounted seeing Short make several telephone calls in the lobby that evening, growing increasingly frantic.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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On an average, companies are seeing 25%-35% improvement across important key performance indicators as a direct impact of using AI, the report said.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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The key to making the right decision is understanding all your options beforehand.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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His perspective positions the next wave of transformation not around deeper analysis, but around autonomous action, systems capable of understanding situations, deciding optimal responses, and executing those responses in real time.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The waiting room is already over-flowing with bloodied, weary, apparently horrifically smelling patients.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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This typically includes sensory testing, such as tasting and smelling products over time, and chemical tests that track changes like oxidation or moisture loss.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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On the whole, higher limits offer better protection, so recognizing the differences in coverage between minimum requirements and real-life needs can inform better decision-making in this regard.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) has announced the nominees for its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards, recognizing excellence in feature films, documentaries, television and music videos.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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But that would depend on the animals perceiving the temperature shift—and having the capacity to do things differently.—
Elizabeth Preston,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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The model is better than predecessors at creating spreadsheets, building presentations, perceiving images, writing code and understanding long context, OpenAI said.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Dec. 2025
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By building out a picture of the whales’ health, habits and diet, researchers are deciphering the many ways humans impact their lives and guiding conservation actions that may mean life or death for the orcas.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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By uncovering these complex vocal structures, this research marks a crucial step in deciphering the meaning behind sperm whale communication.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Sensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensing. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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