sense
noun
any of the faculties, such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch, by which humans and animals perceive stimuli originating from outside or inside the body.
has sensed
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present perfectof sense (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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When he has sensed vulnerability in the past, he's frequently used his political rallies and public appearances to sound out new ideas and gauge popular support.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
Now, as his college career comes to an end this month, Rogers has sensed a shift in his “little brother.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
Mr. Guthrie, a grandfather of seven, has sensed ambivalence from some of his children about his remarriage.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2021
Still, she said she has sensed a shift in views on long-term care among families, even as some of the worst of the experiences in nursing homes fade.
From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2021
As if Max has sensed what I'm thinking, she zips up her backpack.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
