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
Czerkowicz’s remark speaks to a familiar challenge in preservation work — the gap between sensing that something is architecturally unusual and understanding its full historical meaning.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
That surveillance data was the nervous system of American medicine — constantly sensing, constantly warning us what was coming.
—Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
Although many Yaogan missions are officially described as civilian remote-sensing projects, recent launches have significantly expanded the network’s capabilities in mapping, maritime domain awareness, and change detection.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
To make the new discovery, the team of researchers specifically analyzed data acquired from 1990 and 1992 by Magellan's Synthetic Aperture Radar remote-sensing instrument.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Fauna also kept sensing simple.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Reading the room, sensing discontent, having an antenna for misunderstandings among followers is not only key to garnering support but also to preventing resistance that can endanger your success.
—Paul Vanderbroeck, Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
By embedding this sensing capability directly into a robot’s skin, this new system allows machines to respond locally and instantly to physical threats.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
The horse, not sensing any guidance on its ribcage, begins to move skittishly in tight, concentric circles.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
That surveillance data was the nervous system of American medicine — constantly sensing, constantly warning us what was coming.
—Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
Although many Yaogan missions are officially described as civilian remote-sensing projects, recent launches have significantly expanded the network’s capabilities in mapping, maritime domain awareness, and change detection.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
To make the new discovery, the team of researchers specifically analyzed data acquired from 1990 and 1992 by Magellan's Synthetic Aperture Radar remote-sensing instrument.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Fauna also kept sensing simple.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Reading the room, sensing discontent, having an antenna for misunderstandings among followers is not only key to garnering support but also to preventing resistance that can endanger your success.
—Paul Vanderbroeck, Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
By embedding this sensing capability directly into a robot’s skin, this new system allows machines to respond locally and instantly to physical threats.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
The horse, not sensing any guidance on its ribcage, begins to move skittishly in tight, concentric circles.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensing
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Well, at least there’s a Super Bowl ad that addresses the frustration many may be feeling, courtesy of the company that provides pills for hair loss, weight loss and libido loss.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Glenn was thrilled for the work her teammates put in and honest about not physically feeling well Sunday night.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The level of supervision gives parents a chance to rest easy, knowing that their kids are in good hands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Typical zero-knowledge proofs require a demonstration of how to build what’s called a simulator, which can re-create the steps of the proof without actually knowing the secret solution.—
Peter Hall,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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Later on Monday, Croft recalled seeing a large tent standing in the middle of the roadway while numerous law enforcement officers investigated the scene.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The second citation refers to Christ’s reaction to seeing the tomb of Lazarus.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Through outreach campaigns, reminders, and accessible digital resources, Pet Parent encourages informed ownership practices such as keeping contact information current and understanding local care requirements.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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But understanding how this works — who pays and how, who benefits and how — can help with decision-making.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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That film rubs off on your clothes and leaves them smelling stale and feeling stiff.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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These toxic elements sat in the channel’s then-stagnant water, which led to a die-off of all vegetation and the emission of foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In addition to competitive awards, the DGA presented two special service honors recognizing exemplary contributions to the guild and the industry.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those years influenced his view that effective guidance grows from recognizing how the pieces of a client’s life fit together.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Reading, a way of perceiving ideas through the eyes of others, increases empathy and community, noted one professor.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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But that would depend on the animals perceiving the temperature shift—and having the capacity to do things differently.—
Elizabeth Preston,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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Health care professionals are now caught between deciphering new legislation and their duty to provide quality care.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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As an avalanche and dead bodies ratchet up the suspense, Zach must lean on his mother’s wisdom to fight for his life while deciphering a confusing undercurrent of danger, violence and betrayal among the survivors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Sensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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