How to Use feel for in a Sentence
feel for
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So, a good rule of thumb is to get a feel for the weight of the pot and pick it up.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 13 Oct. 2023
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These bonus bets are the perfect way to get a feel for the DK app.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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But the full brunt of the storm’s health impacts may not be felt for months.
—Zoya Teirstein, WIRED, 17 Feb. 2024
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The trick is to ease the rod back to the strike (maybe a foot) and feel for life at the end of the tightening line.
—Will Ryan, Field & Stream, 5 July 2023
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New customers can sign up for a drop-in class for $20 to get a feel for the place.
—Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Just trying to get a feel for the game and how it’s being played.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
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The Boeing strike is over, but the effects will be felt for a while.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
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Start by walking the Cloud 9 boardwalk out to the tower to watch the surfers and get a feel for the waves.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
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Walk around the area to get a feel for this charming and ancient city.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The town itself is just small enough to get a true feel for on a weekend.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
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The fallout of school lockdowns will be felt for decades.
—Debra J. Saunders, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
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Great feel for the game and understands how to move without the ball.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
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The 21-year-old is a deep midfielder with a lovely feel for the game.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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This is a great way to get a feel for the FanDuel Sportsbook app.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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There aren’t a lot of easy ways to get a feel for them by searching the internet.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
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Words cannot express the sense of loss our Caucus feels for our beloved friend.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 24 July 2024
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Plan to stay for a few nights on the island to really get a feel for the locale.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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The Marshal clearly feels for the girl, but tells her a judge will have to decide her fate.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Similar to the bird dog, take these slow and steady to get a feel for loading weight.
—Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 23 Aug. 2023
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Like a pitcher with no feel for the strike zone, Fraction fired the ball all over the place — but with a purpose.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
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Read more about this growing neighborhood to get a feel for the vibe.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 21 June 2023
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The loss of this bridge, beyond the tragic loss of life, is going to be felt for many months if not years.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2024
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Maybe that's how you're supposed to feel for the main character.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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From there, e-scouting and boots-on-the-ground scouting in the off-season can help get a feel for the terrain.
—Jace Bauserman, Field & Stream, 22 Feb. 2024
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What lyrics on Ruby best sum up how this journey has felt for you?
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
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The former four-star recruit’s timing, hand placement and feel for rush angles already look pro-ready.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Riley has demonstrated an outstanding feel for offense.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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But Edelman hardly feels for today's players given their contracts.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell has shown an excellent feel for the game and the willingness to do whatever is necessary.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
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Take some time to get a feel for the new machine in a safe space without consequences.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026
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