1
as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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2
as in to touch
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
feel this blanket and perceive how soft it is
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3
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
with the birth of their first child the couple came to feel true happiness for the first time
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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as in to look
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
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as in feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
the warm feel that fine cashmere gives
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Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The consequences of those actions would be felt in almost every sector of the economy.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
The Spa Award-winning designer André Fu brought the tranquil feel of Kyoto’s temples and gardens to London with the property's spa.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Now with weeks left before Nov. 5, some still feel the same way.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
The consequences of those actions would be felt in almost every sector of the economy.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
Noun
The sudden competitive feel to the Indiana gubernatorial contest was evident in the latest campaign finance reports released Tuesday.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
The Spa Award-winning designer André Fu brought the tranquil feel of Kyoto’s temples and gardens to London with the property's spa.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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