1
as in felt
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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2
as in understood
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 sensed
The Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act (SCORE Act) was supposed to go to a House floor vote this week, but that plan was scrapped when the bill’s sponsors reportedly sensed a majority would vote nay.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
So did audiences, who sensed that this golden boy was also a decent man.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The Portuguese midfielder’s antenna had sensed that weakness may reside on that wing, and for good reason.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Dudek sensed the growing tension.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
In the second half, veteran center Garrett Bradbury sensed the Patriots offense stalling from its own listlessness.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Alvarado immediately sensed that something was up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
This strengthens and organizes one’s electromagnetic field, which can be sensed at a distance.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The 24-time grand slam winner closed out the first set, but Norrie sensed an opportunity and started playing much more aggressively, taking the second set on a tiebreak.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
So did audiences, who sensed that this golden boy was also a decent man.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
The Portuguese midfielder’s antenna had sensed that weakness may reside on that wing, and for good reason.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Dudek sensed the growing tension.
—Eli Hager, ProPublica, 8 Sep. 2025
In the second half, veteran center Garrett Bradbury sensed the Patriots offense stalling from its own listlessness.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Alvarado immediately sensed that something was up.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
This strengthens and organizes one’s electromagnetic field, which can be sensed at a distance.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The 24-time grand slam winner closed out the first set, but Norrie sensed an opportunity and started playing much more aggressively, taking the second set on a tiebreak.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
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In Sunday’s 40-37 win over the New York Giants, his impact was felt with 130 total yards, including a 30-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter that was attributed as his longest run since his rookie season in 2021.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Sep. 2025
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Because nursery rhymes are such an important part of every child’s musical journey, creating a definitive collection felt essential.—
Katie Atkinson,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now in production, the indie feature stars Dern as steadfast patriarch Gramps, whose daughter Shay (Thompson) is a single mother navigating the ADHD diagnosis of one of her identical twin sons, who shares his medication with his brother in attempt to be understood, sparking an unforgettable summer.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Sep. 2025
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Christian Siriano has always understood the art of drama.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The trees were cut down, sawed in half, hollowed out and tied back together for the musicians to use.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The black long-sleeve top was a staple for me, providing a warming base layer that no one knew was there under the right sweater or top.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit contends that county officials knew his property did not contain farm labor housing but proceeded with the search anyway, using the task force as a pretext to bypass warrant requirements and investigate for potential code violations.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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But in recent years, psychologists, sociologists and concerned parents alike have noticed a growing number of young adults who seem caught in this adolescent quicksand — unable or unwilling to take the next step into adulthood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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People in neighborhood are afraid, candidates say The Republican candidate seeking Hortman’s seat, real estate agent Ruth Bittner, noticed early in her campaign that people in the neighborhood where Hortman was killed seemed afraid to open their doors.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last month, the federal government recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese Communist Party was recognized as the only legitimate government in China by the United Nations in 1971.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many on the right have reacted strongly to those perceived to be celebrating or mocking Kirk's death, calling for consequences such as losing their jobs or in Omar's case, being censured.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The second dimension, Reputation Analysis, evaluated how companies and their digital health solutions are publicly perceived.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In total, 16 metrics were deciphered to rank each state under these dimensions, such as shares of children, teens and adults with different vaccinations, people without health insurance, and many others.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Those sent on the trip filmed and recorded their upcoming opponents' signs, which Stalions then deciphered.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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