SENSING Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

sensing

verb

present participle of sense

as in feeling

to have a vague awareness of the deer seemed to sense danger

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Relevance

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 That could eventually give defense researchers a faster route to developing advanced materials for sensing, energy, and other next-generation technologies. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 And sensing an opportunity, products geared toward a younger audience are regularly using brainrot characters. — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Now sensing an opening, Lowe has sought to form an alliance with Farage, conditioned on Farage accepting some of Restore’s more extreme policies. — Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Small variations in genetics, especially those genes involved in sensing molecules produced in the body or influenced by the gut biome, could affect the results. — Baltimore Sun, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 That helpful wildfire visualization enhancement comes from a script written in JavaScript by remote sensing expert Pierre Markuse. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Mars in your sign challenges disciplined Saturn, creating the deeply irritating experience of feeling motivated and blocked at the same time.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
People start feeling uncomfortable when the dew point creeps into the 60s, particularly the mid and upper 60s.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of feeling

Verb

Any pause and retracement back into that gap gives investors an opportunity to start to accumulate shares knowing that the $230 level should now act as support.

— Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Before work gives way to the weekend, take a few minutes to catch up on the California stories worth knowing today.

— James Ward, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowing

Verb

Lisa is seeing what this experience could be for her, which only emphasized just how bad her current situation on RHOSLC is.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Domagal-Goldman compared Roman’s capabilities to capturing an all-encompassing view of a forest as well as seeing sharp details of its trees, like leaves and birds, all at the same time.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeing

Verb

His drive, his motor, understanding his role, just being there for his teammates.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
For drivers wondering what a car warranty actually covers, understanding the basics upfront can prevent surprises when a claim relies on proof of regular maintenance.

— Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of understanding

Verb

Dogs slept outside and got baths every six months and sometimes disappeared for three days and then came home smelling like Paris Hilton circa 2003, and no one asked any questions.

— Mimi Montgomery, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The fresh-smelling fragrance is available in several Bath & Body Works go-tos, including the Liquidless Reeds and Single Wick Candle.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of smelling

Verb

States are moving toward recognizing digital and other nontraditional wills.

— Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Hilton said in some cases, women may begin recognizing ADHD symptoms in themselves after becoming mothers and having their children evaluated for the condition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recognizing

Verb

Many are dissatisfied with democracy, perceiving participation as mere consultation without consequence.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Yet American students and scholars flocked in droves to theory, perceiving in its recondite abstractions a thrilling new way of understanding the world—even, some believed, of changing it.

— Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of perceiving

Verb

And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The prevention of future pandemics relies on information from previous outbreaks, which is one reason why deciphering the origins of the COVID-19 began is important.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of deciphering

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