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as in feelings
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 meanings
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 smells
to have a vague awareness of
the deer seemed to sense danger
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as in knows
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 senses
Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The show became a cultural touchstone for the decade and is known for its characters’ pastel-heavy and sock-free fashion senses.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Opening the body and awakening the senses via movement and self-care is another form of cleansing that’s imperative for chakra healing and attunement.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Some parapsychologists, people who study paranormal phenomena, believe the explanation lies in dogs’ extrasensory perception, or ESP—mental abilities beyond the five senses.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Its blade design is inspired by the continuous shape of a Möbius strip, creating a smoother, more natural airflow that’s easier on the senses than traditional fans.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
McLuhan appreciated television for its lo-fi ambience that activated many senses all at once.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Igniting four of the five senses — sight, smell, hearing and touch — the duo kicked off Design Miami.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
This brain region is known to be active when recalling memories that contain detail from various senses.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025
Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Good Boy Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy, which comes to Oldenburg from SXSW, is a supernatural horror told entirely from the perspective of Indy, a loyal Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who senses there are forces lurking in the dark shadows of his owner’s home.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Wendy senses Lizzo’s wavering confidence.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
However, when Jess senses something sinister and then mysteriously disappears, Frida must uncover the truth before meeting the same fate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
But that's not the only feast for the senses.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The show became a cultural touchstone for the decade and is known for its characters’ pastel-heavy and sock-free fashion senses.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Opening the body and awakening the senses via movement and self-care is another form of cleansing that’s imperative for chakra healing and attunement.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Some parapsychologists, people who study paranormal phenomena, believe the explanation lies in dogs’ extrasensory perception, or ESP—mental abilities beyond the five senses.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Its blade design is inspired by the continuous shape of a Möbius strip, creating a smoother, more natural airflow that’s easier on the senses than traditional fans.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
McLuhan appreciated television for its lo-fi ambience that activated many senses all at once.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Igniting four of the five senses — sight, smell, hearing and touch — the duo kicked off Design Miami.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
This brain region is known to be active when recalling memories that contain detail from various senses.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Good Boy Ben Leonberg’s Good Boy, which comes to Oldenburg from SXSW, is a supernatural horror told entirely from the perspective of Indy, a loyal Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who senses there are forces lurking in the dark shadows of his owner’s home.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Wendy senses Lizzo’s wavering confidence.
—Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
However, when Jess senses something sinister and then mysteriously disappears, Frida must uncover the truth before meeting the same fate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for senses
Noun
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the end, 65 languages were tested, three native speakers for each, to ensure no unintended meanings slipped through.—
Anthony Shore,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes, Death in the Family seems to be saying that our attempt to assign deeper meanings to acts of violence obfuscates how mean or petty human nature can be.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Leave them overnight for footwear that smells much fresher in the morning.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The sunbaked air smells like creosote.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And the remaining steps of the plan—the disarming of Hamas, the fielding of an international security force, and the establishment of a governing committee of Palestinian technocrats—will be a challenge, for the simple reason that no one knows how to do any of them.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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Tilz Collection Herbs and Spices Advent Calendar Every chef knows that a meal isn’t complete without spices, and your family’s favorite cook will love this spread of premium spices.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Here’s hoping for a future in which pursuing the uncertain feels feasible again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Clearly feeling all the feels this week, the conservationist dipped further into the family photo album on show day, sharing more pics from childhood through to today while dedicating that night’s dance to his mom.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The building and its contents sustained around $100,000 in damage during the fire, WIVB reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as boba tea) beverage, suggesting potentially concerning levels of lead.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new real estate series sees the Scott twins help wary buyers grapple with commitment issues to possibly make the biggest purchase of their lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even if no one understands the movie reference, this is still a fun look for Halloween night.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Landau understands and supports not just Bruce’s vision but Bruce himself, which is how Nebraska, so bleak and bewitching, eventually emerges into the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Senses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/senses. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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