1
as in feeling
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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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
These include the Type 91 surface-to-air missile barge, Type 92 underwater sensing vessel, Type 93 autonomous submarine, and Type 94 surface sensing vessel, all of which form part of the UK’s broader Hybrid Navy concept.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
This is one reason to go breadth-first across sensing modalities; doing so can help close the gap in appearance, sensors and kinematics between human and robot.
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Rushil Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
Governed by the ever-changing moon, a celestial body associated with feelings, memories, comfort and our inner world, Cancers are highly receptive to their surroundings, often sensing tension before anyone says a word.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The precision and performance associated with teams like Real Madrid are reflected in Roborock’s smart home systems, which use advanced hardware and AI tools to deliver seamless navigation, sensing and obstacle avoidance, user experience, and cleaning results.
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Jp Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Odd to be so close without sensing the pain in my body.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
Dip's sons said there was a motion-sensing camera system to detect any movement in his room.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
This is one reason to go breadth-first across sensing modalities; doing so can help close the gap in appearance, sensors and kinematics between human and robot.
—
Rushil Agarwal,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The rash was much milder in mice bred with defective itch-sensing nerve cells.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
Governed by the ever-changing moon, a celestial body associated with feelings, memories, comfort and our inner world, Cancers are highly receptive to their surroundings, often sensing tension before anyone says a word.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The precision and performance associated with teams like Real Madrid are reflected in Roborock’s smart home systems, which use advanced hardware and AI tools to deliver seamless navigation, sensing and obstacle avoidance, user experience, and cleaning results.
—
Jp Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Odd to be so close without sensing the pain in my body.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
Dip's sons said there was a motion-sensing camera system to detect any movement in his room.
—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensing
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Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, dizziness, breathlessness, brain fog, low mood, brittle nails, hair fall, feeling unusually cold, and changes in skin quality all signal low ferritin levels.
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In India, feeling that one's work improves others' lives carries more weight than in most countries.
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Marketing has always required senior-level judgment and knowing which levers to pull, why and when.
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This reportedly includes not giving guests many details about the wedding, with people invited instructed to arrive in New York, without knowing when and where the wedding will be.
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The journey in seeing a friend’s city anew becomes another way of seeing home.
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On June 9, witnesses reported seeing a man start a small brush fire in a field behind the Wal-Mart on Camino Arroyo, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
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Those worries make sense, and understanding how bird flu spreads and what to watch for is the best way to protect your flock and yourself.
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Why The Old Approach No Longer Works The old playbook assumed that cultural knowledge was scarce, international interactions were occasional, and understanding national norms was the primary challenge.
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The things that are important to me—taking care of myself, skincare, grooming, hygiene, smelling good, being clean—have always been high priorities.
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Additionally, avoid storing near strongly smelling foods to keep your cheese from absorbing flavors or odors, and always label and date to keep track of the use by date.
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James Woods James Woods has consistently shared patriotic messages recognizing America's history, military and founding principles.
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The market is oversaturated, and Riley is a genius for not only recognizing that but realizing that all of these new DJs are going to need lawyers to negotiate their contracts.
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The outcome of future conflicts will hinge on accurately perceiving reality amidst GPS denial and growing electronic illusions.
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Sam always found this really interesting line of being very truthful of what is going on behind closed doors in a generation, but then also pushing the boundaries on how people are used to perceiving or digesting certain topics.
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Already, papyrologists are deciphering new texts that indicate other possible authors in the Herculaneum collection, including one of the leaders of the Stoic philosophy school.
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An education tent will provide free education and resources regarding topics from deciphering Title IX to end-of-life care and self-advocacy.
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“Sensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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