1
as in felt
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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2
as in understood
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 sensed
In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.
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Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
This sensed of optimism is reflected in Anna Papa’s joyful set, which is bursting with bright colours and far removed from the usual sombre gray tones associated with a visit to hospital or portrayals of cancer wards in movies.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Oscar-winning filmmaker didn’t speak Hebrew, but sensed this was something big.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
But Republicans sensed an opportunity to take down what many on the GOP side viewed as a Democrat who had not done much to separate herself from the party’s brand.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The worker who heard the woman singing had sensed young, vibrant female energy, and while surely there have been many joyful women on the steamboat over the years, only one enjoyed their last happy moments there.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
At the same time, Roberts has also sensed Freeman’s effort to get on the field serving as a boost for the rest of the team (even though the Dodgers have won both games Freeman has missed this postseason).
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Visitors claim to have sensed Josiah and Sarah’s presence, along with those of their four children and two friends who were murdered in their beds.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.
—Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
This sensed of optimism is reflected in Anna Papa’s joyful set, which is bursting with bright colours and far removed from the usual sombre gray tones associated with a visit to hospital or portrayals of cancer wards in movies.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The Oscar-winning filmmaker didn’t speak Hebrew, but sensed this was something big.
—Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
But Republicans sensed an opportunity to take down what many on the GOP side viewed as a Democrat who had not done much to separate herself from the party’s brand.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The worker who heard the woman singing had sensed young, vibrant female energy, and while surely there have been many joyful women on the steamboat over the years, only one enjoyed their last happy moments there.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
At the same time, Roberts has also sensed Freeman’s effort to get on the field serving as a boost for the rest of the team (even though the Dodgers have won both games Freeman has missed this postseason).
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Visitors claim to have sensed Josiah and Sarah’s presence, along with those of their four children and two friends who were murdered in their beds.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
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However, the lurid thoughts communicated in Johanne’s prose are enough to send Kristin and Karin into a spiral over how Johanne could possibly have come to felt this way.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the viral video's comments section, viewers expressed their surprise that the felting process worked.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Search For Clean, Delicious, And Nutritious Coffee As a connoisseur of brews, James understood that all across the globe, people were consistently sipping commercial grade coffees laced with harmful chemicals, pesticides and toxins.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Tantric Buddhism understood this, and reminders of mortality abound in its art, in images of skeletons and corpses, and in portraits of deities associated with death.—
Holland Cotter,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In Han Kang’s latest novel, a character saws off the tips of two of her fingers in a woodworking accident.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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More than 1,200 Britons have been recognized and are set to receive royal accolades for their work in a variety of industries in the 2025 honors list.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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Three high school students recognized him and contacted police.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Being ‘Low Maintenance’ Some individuals consciously minimize their emotional needs or preferences in an effort to be perceived as easygoing or non-demanding.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Merced is overly cautious about revealing anything that might be perceived as a spoiler.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Afterwards, a smaller 8-inch model of Herman comes out of bigger Herman’s body alive and well, having heard Keats’ speech.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bystanders are heard gasping and expressing shock before the video abruptly ends.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An adult/older teen home without any other pets would be appreciated.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Junior teammate Molly Finn also appreciated Smith’s versatility.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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