1
as in feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
a strange sense of discomfort brought on by the room's strong colors
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2
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
although he has little formal education, he is a man of considerable practical sense
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as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters
you have the sense to handle anything that comes up
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as in meaning
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 reasoning
the thought processes that have been established as leading to valid solutions to problems
your argument simply shows no sense
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as in to feel
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in to understand
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 sense
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Victoria Malloy, Outside Online, 21 July 2025
The church’s guitar-wielding youth minister, Pastor Pete (played by the late Paul Teal), senses friction within the relationship but has ulterior motives of his own.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 July 2025
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Noun
Other elements of The Scout reinforce our sense of this transient atmosphere.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Verb
Deserts also amplify interoception—our ability to sense and interpret inner bodily signals—and invite stillness and reflection.
—Victoria Malloy, Outside Online, 21 July 2025
The church’s guitar-wielding youth minister, Pastor Pete (played by the late Paul Teal), senses friction within the relationship but has ulterior motives of his own.
—Judy Berman, Time, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
Noun
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This sudden feeling of being transported somewhere else?—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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The contrast only adds to her disappointment and feelings of isolation during the evening.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Technology becomes an extension and augmentation of our intellect.—
Nino Letteriello,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Hadar was known for his gentle character, sharp intellect and deep artistic talent.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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However, obstacles, chief among them the Kings’ apparent commitment to patience and prudence, abound.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Managing The Risk Of Abuse While the benefits of letting customers keep unwanted products are compelling, CMOs must balance generosity with prudence.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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That term can have a number of meanings, and even though Carr has suggested a proceeding to define it, that hasn’t happened.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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The question of the meaning of life continues unabated.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Psychologists call this motivated reasoning. LLMs threaten to turbocharge that phenomenon.—
Gautam Mukunda,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
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Sure, their reasoning goes, bumps in the road are expected.—
Alex Hinton,
The Conversation,
24 July 2025
Verb
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So why does life feel costly for many Michiganders?—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
Verb
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State leaders, however, insist the accountability is necessary to understand whether districts are serving students and how schools might be falling short of educating children.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The tax world has always been a fascinating one – a mix of understanding personal needs of the taxpayers while navigating the ever-changing tax code that’s the result of political forces in the local and national economy.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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That sensation creates an impact that digital files can't match.—
Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Now, Corder and her acrobatic pet have become an unexpected internet sensation, delighting fans worldwide with their gravity-defying spins and unmistakable flair.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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