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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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1
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
Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In a sense, this patriotic, pro-military fantasy seems to be aimed at those least likely to support a candidate like Sutton — the gung-ho might-makes-right crowd that once embraced stars such as Stallone and Schwarzenegger.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Well-to-do ranchers out west, sensing the tides, began selling off their land to developers who’ve repurposed seas of pasture into subdivisions.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
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Noun
By embracing the power of breath, parents not only calm their children but also foster a deeper sense of connection and understanding.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In a sense, this patriotic, pro-military fantasy seems to be aimed at those least likely to support a candidate like Sutton — the gung-ho might-makes-right crowd that once embraced stars such as Stallone and Schwarzenegger.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
Others, sensing a more looming crisis, rush to the helipads.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Well-to-do ranchers out west, sensing the tides, began selling off their land to developers who’ve repurposed seas of pasture into subdivisions.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sense
Noun
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Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Gabriel has long funneled his capacious intellect and empathy into music.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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His omnivorous intellect went from one topic to another, exploring them in minute detail.—
Ilan Stavans,
The Atlantic,
15 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise, there needs to be prudence, since the Heat are poised to potentially get back in the cap-space race in the 2026 offseason, when the contracts of Duncan Robinson and Terry Rozier come off the books.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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What critics of interventionism have historically sought is prudence in foreign affairs—avoiding unnecessary wars while ensuring the protection of core national interests.—
Andrew Latham,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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In an interpersonal context, the phrase takes on greater meaning in the series’ final episode.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So, there is a tradeoff between costs and complexity from an agent perspective when comparing deep reasoning versus agentic workflows.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Graterol is on the injured list and has not played this season, so perhaps that was his reasoning.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 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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Understanding the difference can feel like a bit of a chemistry lesson.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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And like Bell, my bandmates and I understood why other artists were continuing to cancel their performances.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The totes, which are 13 x 11 x 6 in, hit stores in February 2024 and quickly became a viral sensation, with customers eager to take it home.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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You’re Exposed to Tear Gas Tear gas is a thick, powdery fog that sticks to moisture like saliva, sweat, tears, and mucous membranes and causes an intense burning sensation.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Sense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sense. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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