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as in felt
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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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
The manager sensed this wasn’t just another meeting.
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Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In 2018, Bud Light sensed a rare marketing opportunity in Cleveland, where the sad-sack Hue Jackson Browns hadn't won a game since December 2016.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Williams clearly sensed the unique way that animation can amplify certain emotions, illustrating abstract ideas with pop-art visuals.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
For all the excitement that Cherry and the other canvassers sensed, plenty of working-class Philadelphians had reservations about Harris.
—Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Carlos Hoyos, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In 2018, Bud Light sensed a rare marketing opportunity in Cleveland, where the sad-sack Hue Jackson Browns hadn't won a game since December 2016.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024
Williams clearly sensed the unique way that animation can amplify certain emotions, illustrating abstract ideas with pop-art visuals.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
For all the excitement that Cherry and the other canvassers sensed, plenty of working-class Philadelphians had reservations about Harris.
—Eyal Press, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensed
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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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The app offers workshops and classes on topics from grief to felting.Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
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Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Strangely enough, this makes the film universal and able to be understood by people all over the world.Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once again, Milwaukee has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards as the third best big city in the United States.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Consistency is key to being perceived as reliable, trustworthy, polished and professional.Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Then David heard a shot ring out.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Smartly scripted, amusingly acted, and believably realized, The Franchise is no failure.Judy Berman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Sensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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