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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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps their most felting loss of this recent skid, despite being blown out in Denver, was their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, as Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, one of which was returned fo a touchdown.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 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
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More Stores But it is understood that the disposal of De Beers, one way or another, will proceed, as will a plan to grow the retail arm of the business through the opening of more stores with the aim being to grow from 40 De Beers outlets today to 100 around the world.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2024
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But my green thumb ached as workers sawed down the tree, took away everything — trunk, twigs, leaves, fruit, roots — in biohazard bags and tagged the remaining trees with a bill of clean health.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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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
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Smaller Companies Leverage Bigger Partners’ Brand Equity When two companies partner for a campaign, it’s often perceived that the smaller company is simply leveraging the bigger partner’s brand equity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nonverbal cues continue to play a significant role in how you're perceived during an interview.—
Laura M. Labovich,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is what The Athletic has heard about Chelsea’s plans for January so far.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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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
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Context appears to matter a lot with such items, which are often appreciated when exchanged between acquaintances.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Jan. 2025
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The event is free, but donations are appreciated.—
Amy Schwabe,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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