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as in feeling
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in knowing
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 sensing
This new technology is highly sensitive and uses a low-noise single-photon detector and could prove very useful for various underwater sensing activities like ocean surveys, oil spill detection, and deep-sea resource exploration.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Improve visibility of your doorways to deter thieves Keep your porch well-lit and consider adding motion-sensing lighting, the release said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Now, researchers have introduced a laser vibration sensing technology that can detect landmines in the ground much faster than previous techniques.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a network of buoys, called DART, designed to detect tsunamis by sensing pressure changes along the sea floor.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
The report also maintained that LiDAR systems frequently receive software updates over the internet, often affecting network settings, cybersecurity protocols, and core sensing algorithms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
This unique property has been studied and leveraged by scientists at the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering to develop an ultra-sensitive camera capable of sensing both color and polarization—potentially improving the chances of early cancer detection in patients.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Having always prioritized his work in the art world as a gallery owner, Andy still mixes up his kids’ names and doesn’t have a clue about his wife’s drug dependency, when everyone else in his circle seems way ahead of him in sensing that something was up with her habitual pill-popping.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Improve visibility of your doorways to deter thieves Keep your porch well-lit and consider adding motion-sensing lighting, the release said.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Now, researchers have introduced a laser vibration sensing technology that can detect landmines in the ground much faster than previous techniques.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a network of buoys, called DART, designed to detect tsunamis by sensing pressure changes along the sea floor.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
The report also maintained that LiDAR systems frequently receive software updates over the internet, often affecting network settings, cybersecurity protocols, and core sensing algorithms.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
This unique property has been studied and leveraged by scientists at the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering to develop an ultra-sensitive camera capable of sensing both color and polarization—potentially improving the chances of early cancer detection in patients.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Having always prioritized his work in the art world as a gallery owner, Andy still mixes up his kids’ names and doesn’t have a clue about his wife’s drug dependency, when everyone else in his circle seems way ahead of him in sensing that something was up with her habitual pill-popping.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensing
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BlackRock is seeing a higher mix of higher-margin, higher-fee products including alternative investments which have higher fees.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kat Dunbar, of Bedminster, recalled seeing what at first appeared to be a UFO while driving home with her children.David Chiu, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other things to love are a selection of gym equipment (including weights and a stationary bike) and Great Plains toiletries smelling of orange, grapefruit, and marula.Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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To unlock this potential, organizations can implement several key strategies, including fostering open communication, recognizing achievements, promoting professional development and aligning company values with daily operations.Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, police credited news outlets for disseminating the images and the tipster for recognizing the suspect and calling authorities.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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There is no way for humans, with their own specific ways of perceiving and being in the world, to fully understand the perspective of a chicken – a dinosaur descendant that can see ultraviolet light and has a 300-degree field of vision.Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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As a result, perception and behavior tasks, including perceiving objects, predicting the actions of other road users and planning the car’s next steps, happen on-board the car in real time.Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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First, the asking price, a vast sum even in the voracious world of high-stakes wine collecting, kept rising—first $8 million, then $10 million, now likely more—the longer the collection sat and the more the wines inside kept appreciating.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia got a jump on its rivals by realizing that its chips, initially made for rendering graphics, happened to be perfectly suited for training neural networks, the programs that underpin modern AI.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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However, realizing this potential requires embedding continuous learning into an organization’s DNA.Feon Ang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Sensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensing. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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