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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
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
The 1960s ushered in debates about the constitutionality of the federal death penalty, due, in part, to a postwar sense of moral superiority.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The impact of Mastery points and level progression can be sensed throughout the game.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For one, there’s often an initial intoxicating sense of familiarity that quickly devolves into chaos and drama, something akin to love-at-first-sight that suddenly shifts into leave-me-alone.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
The 1960s ushered in debates about the constitutionality of the federal death penalty, due, in part, to a postwar sense of moral superiority.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
With around 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to just 6 million in humans, dogs can sense even the most subtle shifts in scent, including those caused by hormonal changes.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The impact of Mastery points and level progression can be sensed throughout the game.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
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This inquiry aimed to capture Austin's personal feelings regarding the recognition and his thoughts about the enduring legacy of the WrestleMania 13 match, in particular.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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These groups are a safe space to share your feelings with others with a similar diagnosis.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2025
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Good American Family is about Natalia Grace, a child adopted by Kristine and Michael Barnett who already have three children of their own, one of whom has autism and a genius-level intellect.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The main theme is not just about the religious persecution of the truth, but rather the conflict between the church and the pursuit of knowledge and humanity’s intellect.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company reported a strong quarter in early February but left its outlook unchanged for the rest of the year out of prudence and conservatism.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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For investors caught between FOMO and financial prudence, even Goldman suggests hedging your bets.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
10 Mar. 2025
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As values and priorities shift, younger generations want more meaning, alignment, and employer support.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Every shape, every color seemed to have a secret meaning.—
Jay Cheshes,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Future Of Education is AI AI is reshaping education—moving us away from memorization toward reasoning, understanding, and critical thinking.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Their reasoning is that these products are poisoning Americans.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For the polarizing defenseman, that has felt like three days at some times, and three years at others.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At least conceptually, the Giants understand that the leap from 3-14 to Super Bowl contender cannot be made in a year.—
Howard Megdal,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Along the way, viewers meet budding stars like rookie sensation Noah Brown and veteran winger Nate Augspurger.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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But Meow Wolf management is keenly aware that some guests may feel overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and tactile sensations.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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