feel compelled

idiom

: to feel required (to do something)
I felt compelled to leave.

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Consumers can feel compelled to buy more Labubus to complete a collection. Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 These limitations stifle personal growth and create a brain drain, as the most ambitious individuals feel compelled to leave their countries without clear routes for return. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 10 July 2025 There certainly is ample intrigue with that group not to have to go out and feel compelled to make a move for a player such as Collin Sexton. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025 Leaders often feel compelled to project an image of unwavering competence. Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for feel compelled

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“Feel compelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20compelled. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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