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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Tazewell uses black in many different fabrications and leans into using a felting technique to depict the deeper story behind Erivo’s character.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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The massive, winding fabric sculpture, stretching nearly 150 feet long, will be suspended from its roof, in all its crocheted, beaded, and felted glory, until October 31.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 June 2024
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Against United, Adams understood his assignment and executed it very well.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Regardless, the coach understood this group’s never-surrender mindset.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The guns were sawed into pieces and turned into scrap metal, prompting outrage from the trade association National Shooting Sports Foundation and the National Rifle Association.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Doctors still will need to practice sawing into bone and suturing muscles.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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This research station, primarily dedicated to bird banding, became internationally recognized under his leadership.Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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It is considered an allergenic protein which, when not recognized by the body, triggers an immune reaction, intestinal porosity and histamine secretion.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Botto has the potential to change the way art — and artists — are perceived, Hudson said.Lucy Handley, CNBC, 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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The revelation that the grand jury has heard more testimony in recent weeks suggests prosecutors are still pursuing new evidence.Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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That very night, British troops heard Germans singing carols and saw decorations poking up from the opposite trenches.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 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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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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For those who can afford it, purchasing a pro sports team is an enticing investment, as NBA franchises alone have appreciated roughly 2,200% on average since Forbes began tracking such data in 1998, and those values are expected to continue to grow.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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