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noun

Definition of sensesnext
plural of sense
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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senses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sense
1
as in smells
to have a vague awareness of the deer seemed to sense danger

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2
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
  1. smells
  2. understands
  3. intentions
  4. sees
  5. intents
  6. perceives
  7. grasps
  8. tastes
Verb
  • 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
Definition of smells
Verb
  • Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.
    Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of understands
Noun
  • Now is the time to set your intentions with a clear mind.
    Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Most business leaders approach pay equity analysis with good intentions but incomplete execution.
    Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of intentions
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Interestingly enough, the house also sees an uptick in attendance during the summer months; Kinney notes that people from Pittsburgh, Detroit and Cincinnati often work in a visit while in town to see their home baseball teams face off against the Cleveland Guardians.
    Annie Zaleski, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of intents
Verb
  • The organization perceives this as a deliberate effort to exploit the lack of working days due to the holiday, thereby limiting NASCAR's response time.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Although people who work in public health might see their goals as nonpartisan, the general public correctly perceives public health as an exercise in progressive politics.
    Keren Landman, Vox, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of perceives
Verb
  • 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
  • In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasps
Verb
  • 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
  • However, sesame oil tastes more pungent, and flaxseed oil may be bitter.
    Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of tastes
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