1
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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2
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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1
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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
Verb
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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
Noun
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The study found the lower enjoyment meant participants had lower intentions to continue tracking a budget.—
Dana Miranda,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
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There is a third method, hybrid, but for all intents and purposes, business owners are going to use the cash or the accrual method.—
Karla Dennis,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
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For all intents and purposes this version of Getter 1 is very similar to the one from the original manga and anime from the 70s.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
25 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The defamation case tests how the public perceives mainstream media amid constant right-wing attacks on its credibility.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Ohio State needs a competitive and fiery leader who doesn’t care how the country perceives him.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And while the boxing is kinetically directed, Morrison grasps that the movie’s fiercest stands are taken outside the ring, when Claressa — faced with tough choices about her future — asserts herself to the people who need to hear it.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.—
East Bay Times editorial,
The Mercury News,
10 Oct. 2024
Verb
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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 3 Apr. 2025.
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