sixth sense

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Because interoceptive signals originate deep within the body and are often processed unconsciously, scientists often describe this system as our "hidden sixth sense."

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2025

The Australian labradoodle has a sixth sense for when she’s nervous or upset.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

That’s more than a detective’s instincts at work; that’s a sixth sense.

From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2024

The 6-foot-3 guard probably would no longer live in the paint and use his 6-10 wingspan and sixth sense for creating contact to draw fouls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Some sixth sense warned Constance to get off the road to a hiding place.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques