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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These movies commit to the dusty interior decoration and inherent sadness of their ghost stories, but have little feel for the profound interfamily dynamics therein.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The impact of automation and computers has been felt for decades, but the pace and scale of job losses have accelerated over time as technology has advanced.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Corso steps away as a seemingly ever-present figure on college football coverage and one whose impact will be felt for the next generation of broadcasters and fans.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
His blend of size, speed, feel for the game and ability to play interchangeable positions around the field optimize West Aurora’s attack.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
The impact of automation and computers has been felt for decades, but the pace and scale of job losses have accelerated over time as technology has advanced.
—James Barrat, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
Corso steps away as a seemingly ever-present figure on college football coverage and one whose impact will be felt for the next generation of broadcasters and fans.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
His blend of size, speed, feel for the game and ability to play interchangeable positions around the field optimize West Aurora’s attack.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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