feel compelled

idiom

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

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No community should feel compelled to arm itself just to survive. Brian Strauss, Time, 30 July 2025 As volatility becomes the new normal, many leaders feel compelled to act faster, control more or push harder. Gamini Hewawasam, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 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 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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