SENSING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

sensing

verb

present participle of sense

as in feeling

to have a vague awareness of the deer seemed to sense danger

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Relevance

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 As defense shifts from traditional armor toward connected missile-defense grids and real-time targeting, its components become increasingly central to the weapons and sensing systems that make those networks work. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Its potential applications span communications, sensing, and electronic warfare. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 The customers on Transporter-18 ranged from tech powerhouses like Google to scrappy startups like Starfish Space, alongside top remote sensing companies such as Planet Labs and ICEYE. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 To prevent the gadget from crashing into trees or buildings, a good-quality drone includes obstacle-sensing technology. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Scientists used a heat-sensing instrument onboard the LRO to probe the region of the new crater in more detail. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026 Using underground cameras and sensing equipment, research partners at the university can track the amount of carbon in the soil and view the root structure's growth in real-time. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 As intelligence moves into the physical world, sensing and connectivity become part of that architecture as well. — Iri Trashanski, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Dining here is fun, fresh, plentiful, and food is cooked to perfection—but also fuel for long game drives that will keep you feeling spritely, never weighed down.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
All together, her Paris party attire nods to the past without actually feeling retro.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of feeling

Verb

So how did that work out for you, with this whole world applauding you for this, and then knowing people are pissed off too?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
Maryna Lystopad, 35, said her hair has started falling out due to the stress from escalating attacks and never knowing where the next attack will hit.

— Susie Blann, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of knowing

Verb

Gathering relevant data is a vital first step to understanding everything from the value of underground mineral deposits to the money held in pension funds.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The incentive structures that power the mathematical community are not set up for a world where solving problems is easy and understanding their answers remains hard.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

Verb

Dove adds that the skin’s microbiome shifts with hormonal changes, aging and lifestyle habits, which can lead to more odor-causing bacteria breaking down sweat into stronger-smelling compounds.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Ants line up and overrun a picnic through smelling a neighbor’s pheromones with their tiny antennae.

— Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

Reciprocal leadership requires openness in both directions while recognizing the responsibility that comes with the role.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Comprehensive breast cancer care also means recognizing that treatment affects far more than the disease itself.

— Baptist Health, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognizing

Verb

Here’s what to know—and why consumers may be perceiving a greater number of outbreaks than usual, despite what the data shows.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Many are dissatisfied with democracy, perceiving participation as mere consultation without consequence.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of perceiving

Verb

Come early to mingle with the cast, in character, of course, who may or may not need your help in deciphering some puzzles.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
For these scrolls, the best method for virtually unrolling and deciphering text would be to scan for lead first, according to Seiler.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of deciphering

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