1
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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
And it was done like a theater production in the sense that every time there was a character, the role was played by an actor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Megan Decker, Refinery29, 21 May 2025
The sympathetic nervous system is activated when the body senses a threat, and the adrenal glands release cortisol.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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Noun
While questions over mentality will be assessed, players’ physical levels showed a marked improvement, offering a sense of vindication for the coaching staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 May 2025
And it was done like a theater production in the sense that every time there was a character, the role was played by an actor.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Verb
But in this economy, colorists are sensing a vibe shift.
—Megan Decker, Refinery29, 21 May 2025
The sympathetic nervous system is activated when the body senses a threat, and the adrenal glands release cortisol.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
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With a state-of-the-art new factory and a Honda works engine supply arriving from 2026, the feeling has long been that Aston’s foundations are coming together.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The feeling among economists is that tariffs and inflation go together.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Along with interactivity, embodied experiences become multi-sensory that bypass the intellect and speak to the heart, connecting facts to emotions and emotions to lasting action.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
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Season 2 has robbed Ellie of her agency, her rage, her competency, her intellect.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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But, as stated above with any Kevin Durant possibilities, pick prudence certainly does have to be part of any Heat transaction machinations going forward.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Nonprofit plans, by contrast, often operate under strict reserve requirements, regulatory constraints and cultural norms that prioritize prudence over growth.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Leave time to meet Indigenous artists in the Carving House and discover the meaning of totem poles at Totem Park.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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But for many, sadly too many, shelter carries other, more painful meanings: a marker of dislocation, of homes gone, of safety, memory, and love lost.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The Supreme Court’s majority did not provide any reasoning for their decision to let the Trump administration move forward with the deportations.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The justices in the majority did not explain their reasoning.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
Verb
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This series feels a lot more important than a late-May series should feel.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The keyboard is large and comfortable, with a few points deducted for HP's insistence on cramped arrow keys, and the touchpad feels good.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Many local leaders have learned the value of using data to understand where socially vulnerable residents face high disaster risks.—
Ivis García,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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Christopher McQuarrie, 56, who co-wrote and produced the 2022 box office sensation Top Gun: Maverick, shared some insight into how the third film is progressing on the May 26th episode of Josh Horowitz’s Happy, Sad Confused podcast.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Eyre Peninsula, South Australia August is great for: an eye-popping, underwater sensation.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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