feel for
phrasal verb
felt for; feeling for; feels for
1
: to search for (something) by reaching or touching usually with the fingers
The doctor felt for any possible fractures in the patient's bruised ribs.
He felt for the light switch.
2
: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I feel (deeply) for you, but there's nothing I can do to help.
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Jesse Jackson has always had a feel for the hurting ones.
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Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Even amid a losing season at South Carolina, surrounded by underwhelming talent, Murray-Boyles’ feel for the game and anticipation were always his superpowers.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
His dad played on some very good Bloom teams in the 1999-2000 era and gave his son encouragement, a support system and a feel for the fundamentals.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Little ones go out and spend 45 minutes getting a feel for the sport.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
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Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Even amid a losing season at South Carolina, surrounded by underwhelming talent, Murray-Boyles’ feel for the game and anticipation were always his superpowers.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
His dad played on some very good Bloom teams in the 1999-2000 era and gave his son encouragement, a support system and a feel for the fundamentals.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Little ones go out and spend 45 minutes getting a feel for the sport.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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