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sensation

[sen-sey-shuhn] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃən /




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For me, the sensation is closer to schadenfreude.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Sound therapy uses gentle background noise to draw attention away from the ringing or buzzing sensation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

I started reading it at about 2 in the morning and I remember every sensation of it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again excelled in the Indian Premier League with a brilliant 96 off 47 balls in the second qualifier on Friday.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It came as a feeling of not knowing that reminded Jeremy of the blank sensation he got whenever Mr. Sigel called on him in math.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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