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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 Synonyms for senses
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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In addition, accountability transforms intentions into measurable outcomes.—
Farah Bala,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, the growing uncertainty of America’s diplomatic and military intentions is causing nation-states to change course.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Regardless of colloquial accent, pauses, interruptions or interjected questions, AI agents can identify callers’ intents and respond appropriately in normal, natural-sounding language that some callers may even mistake for live agents.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This is just the latest example of the terrible treatment of what are, for all intents and purposes, professional student athletes.—
Joe Moglia,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If his health permits, CBS Sports would likely be very supportive given his years of broadcasting for the company, and how the golf-viewing public perceives him in his Masters role.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Khan perceives social media as an essential tool for maintaining a connection with fans and gauging their opinions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In each of these use cases, AI that sorts through appropriate, clean datasets—and grasps the full context of the worker’s role, functions and intentions—is the differentiator in deriving quantifiable value.—
Dan Adika,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Del Mazo grasps the importance of rhythm for the page turn, and her pacing is spot-on.—
Barney Saltzberg,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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This naturally leads to reporters questioning how the meat tastes.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Either way, there is a better way to sip a creamy alcoholic drink that actually tastes like something without having to resort to saccharine premade nog.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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