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as in feelings
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
a strange sense of discomfort brought on by the room's strong colors
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as in meanings
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 smells
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in knows
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 senses
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The past has a grip on your five senses as Venus enters Pisces.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Like his apostolic namesake, Thomas believes unquestioningly in the evidence of his senses.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Those are words that penetrate, ones that recollect certain names and call forth our senses.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The charming town, tucked away in the northern jungles of Costa Rica and beneath the marvelous Arenal Volcano, is an experience for the senses.
—Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
My sell-out senses are telling me these will go quick—shop the best new arrivals this week, below.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Inside, explore your senses with gigantic mirrors and specialized lights.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
While this moment might offer a commentary on the weird plenty of the marketplace, Anna senses her father is lost an increasing haze and intervenes.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
But after their baby is born, the couple’s dream of a perfect child turns into a nightmare – and only Saga senses the unsettling truth.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
If someone senses they’re being lectured or criticized, their walls will go up, and the conversation will stall.
—Devon Kuntzman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
And your reader also senses it.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
With centuries of music and food traditions, Tennessee has always been a feast for the senses.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The past has a grip on your five senses as Venus enters Pisces.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Like his apostolic namesake, Thomas believes unquestioningly in the evidence of his senses.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Those are words that penetrate, ones that recollect certain names and call forth our senses.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The charming town, tucked away in the northern jungles of Costa Rica and beneath the marvelous Arenal Volcano, is an experience for the senses.
—Lauren P. Reyes, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
My sell-out senses are telling me these will go quick—shop the best new arrivals this week, below.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
Inside, explore your senses with gigantic mirrors and specialized lights.
—Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026
Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
While this moment might offer a commentary on the weird plenty of the marketplace, Anna senses her father is lost an increasing haze and intervenes.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
Adriana is immediately aware of his confidence—bordering on arrogance—but also senses potential chemistry in their skating styles.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Jan. 2026
But after their baby is born, the couple’s dream of a perfect child turns into a nightmare – and only Saga senses the unsettling truth.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
If someone senses they’re being lectured or criticized, their walls will go up, and the conversation will stall.
—Devon Kuntzman, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
And your reader also senses it.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2026
Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.
—Nick Bowlin, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
Noun
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The frustration of feeling unheard can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation that can increase risk of depression, Lang says.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry has warned that feelings of sadness and isolation are common among older adults, while depression remains widely underdiagnosed.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our higher centers in the cortex make sense of the different contexts and meanings of the pleasures, but liking has a simple, fundamental basis in the brain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Implicit learning uses different parts of the brain than solving problems or understanding the meanings of words, Albert said.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These are the areas where, as Solodko explains, perishables interact, and smells can happen.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pine-Sol can get rid of tough stains and smells such as grease and unpleasant odors on athletic gear for clothing that seems good as new.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And by now everybody knows our crew runs the tightest and deadliest ship on the water.—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nobody quite knows what happens to volumes if a drug price is cut, Rothschild & Co Redburn analyst Simon Baker told CNBC.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule, with classic oldies music, folk concerts, dinners and celebrations happening year‑round.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Looking ahead to the weekend, a First Alert Weather Day is in place for Saturday, as feels-like temperatures in the morning will be as cold as 0.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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During the sentencing hearing that began last week, prosecutors revealed the previously confidential contents of a handwritten note with Thompson's name and the shooting date found at his family's house in the Hedingham subdivision.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Donovan understands the importance of building a roster the right way.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Veteran shoe designer Paul Andrew understands the challenges of winning in a competitive luxury footwear sector.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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