sensing

verb

present participle of sense
1
as in feeling
to have a vague awareness of the deer seemed to sense danger

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2
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 mice that were prevented from scratching and those lacking the itch-sensing neuron experienced less inflammation. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 The second, MiDAR, is an active multispectral sensing system that shoots multiple wavelengths of light through the water column to illuminate the otherwise dark ocean depths. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 In writing its founding narrative, Crymes speaks to the value of both working within the fraught systems of today and sensing beyond them to more flourishing possibilities for the future. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 Governed by the ever-changing moon, a celestial body associated with feelings, memories, comfort and our inner world, Cancers are highly receptive to their surroundings, often sensing tension before anyone says a word. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 The precision and performance associated with teams like Real Madrid are reflected in Roborock’s smart home systems, which use advanced hardware and AI tools to deliver seamless navigation, sensing and obstacle avoidance, user experience, and cleaning results. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Odd to be so close without sensing the pain in my body. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensing
  1. feeling
  2. knowing
  3. seeing
  4. understanding
  5. smelling
  6. recognizing
  7. perceiving
  8. deciphering
Verb
  • The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • That feeling Moskovitz had was shared by many of the other actors on the project, largely new characters not introduced in the Legally Blonde canon before the series.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Definition of feeling
Verb
  • Even worse was Paraguay and Australia, a pair of flawed teams playing to nil-nil in the last group match, knowing a tie sent both through to the knockout stage.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Both Diaz and Rodriguez expressed mixed feelings at the order to leave, knowing there was the possibility of other victims who could be saved.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of knowing
Verb
  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Hernandez, 29, a contractor based in Franklin, about 20 miles south of Nashville, undertook the $380 project with furniture from HomeGoods after seeing his pet spend most of her life tucked away in a little corner.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of seeing
Verb
  • This tactical ideology is what gives Morocco an edge, understanding what works so well in Europe and adapting it to their player pool.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of understanding
Verb
  • Worth checking out The Nest Fragrances Reed Diffuser will keep your bathroom smelling nice with 21 lush scents, including lemon and mint, apricot tea, ginger and vanilla bean, ocean mist and sea salt, grapefruit and more.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Scents like Watermelon Whirl, Banana Blend, Berry Bliss and Tangerine Twirl are perfect for smelling delicious this summer, so shop the full collection now, which includes moisturizing body washes, travel-size perfume sprays and lip oil.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of smelling
Verb
  • James Woods James Woods has consistently shared patriotic messages recognizing America's history, military and founding principles.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026
Definition of recognizing
Verb
  • The outcome of future conflicts will hinge on accurately perceiving reality amidst GPS denial and growing electronic illusions.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Sam always found this really interesting line of being very truthful of what is going on behind closed doors in a generation, but then also pushing the boundaries on how people are used to perceiving or digesting certain topics.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 10 June 2026
Definition of perceiving
Verb
  • In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
  • Already, papyrologists are deciphering new texts that indicate other possible authors in the Herculaneum collection, including one of the leaders of the Stoic philosophy school.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Definition of deciphering

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