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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
Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2025
The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
However, even the casual observer can sense that one island breaks the mold of all the others.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Noun
The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2025
The recent wave of popularity sparked by the game’s youngest stars — including Fever guard Caitlin Clark, who missed her fourth straight game with a left quadriceps strain — have brought a new sense of appreciation from players both veteran and new.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
Verb
As global sympathy for Israel wanes and Western allies express frustration, Iran senses greater freedom to assert its influence and resist pressure over its nuclear program.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
However, even the casual observer can sense that one island breaks the mold of all the others.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
Noun
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But that season swung local feelings about public money for arenas.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The word bustling comes to mind, a feeling not easily achieved with the constraints of the restaurant’s former layout.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Waugh: Fundamentally, Newcastle want to significantly bolster Howe’s squad while maintaining financial prudence.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The path forward will necessitate not only compassion but also prudence—and a firm grasp of the limits of what even a generous nation can achieve.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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And the steps of Jalal’s therapy are as follows: Cognitively reappraise the meaning of the attack.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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The study explored how people make meaning out of romantic relationships, particularly during their relationships and after breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Massive context windows — In addition to reasoning models, the amount of context that can be included in a prompt is now quite large.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Like nearly all of the countries on the full ban, Trump points to visa overstay rates as a key component in his reasoning.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Nothing about Johnson’s intensity feels like a schtick.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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While travelers may feel blissfully removed from the crowds, you can be whisked down to join the party at any moment.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Ranked from the top, they are understood to be The Eastern Gate, The Thaw, Spain’s When No One Sees Us, X-rated Queen, and A Decent Man.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Suffering through bad relationships to finally find the ideal romantic partner is a universal story that’s understood by men and women of every age, and of every generation.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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There is no lettuce, tomato or onion; nothing to interfere with the glorious sensation of an aggressively fatty and salty homogeneous bite.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Made of Tencel Lyocell fibers, this blanket leaves a pretty immediate cooling sensation.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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