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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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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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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
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Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kilmer’s specialty was giving the audience glimpses of intellect and compassion behind his steely gaze. Cruise, on the other hand, could never have pulled off Iceman.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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In terms of demeanor, Cavett and Mulaney also share a lot in common, as both are known for infusing their comedy with a certain level of intellect and intrigue.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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Duty Of Care The duty of care obligates fiduciaries to exercise a high standard of professionalism, prudence, and diligence in managing your finances.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, people could do worse than to embrace some prudence and frugality.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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Even Bangkok, some 600 miles away, felt widespread shaking and saw significant damage from the quake -- including the total collapse of a skyscraper under construction.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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In Congress, Trump’s Tariff Pullback Sparks Relief, Frustration, and Suspicion At the White House, press secretary Karoline Leavitt scolded reporters for not understanding the president’s plans.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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At some point 3 to 4 billion years ago, Mars lost its atmosphere for reasons not yet fully understood, and with it, the temperate conditions that allowed liquid water to exist on its surface.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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