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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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2
as in to touch
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
feel this blanket and perceive how soft it is
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3
as in to experience
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
with the birth of their first child the couple came to feel true happiness for the first time
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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as in to look
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
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as in feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
the warm feel that fine cashmere gives
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Recent Examples of feel
Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
The Royals’ rally fell short but Rave felt most comfortable in his final plate appearance.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Hawaiian Tropic’s Sheer Touch Lotion SPF 70 has earned cult status for its ultra-radiant finish, oil-free feel, and nostalgic, tropical mango scent.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 May 2025
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Verb
That might not sound that exciting, but in low lighting, the massive illuminated tanks of pulsating jellies feel like a mesmerizing alien art exhibit.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
The Royals’ rally fell short but Rave felt most comfortable in his final plate appearance.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Noun
In contrast, oily or combination skin types might prefer the fresh, breathable feel of a gel.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Hawaiian Tropic’s Sheer Touch Lotion SPF 70 has earned cult status for its ultra-radiant finish, oil-free feel, and nostalgic, tropical mango scent.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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However, as the trial progresses, Merritt can sense the jury losing confidence in her argument.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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One important skill to master is how to read the room, to sense what the audience needs more of or less of—and to respond not only with prepared content, but with adaptable presence.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Tesla’s Amsterdam video shows the driver’s hands underneath but not touching the car’s steering wheel.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Spot treating stains using bleach on white clothes should be done slowly, making sure the bleach is only touching the stain and not seeping through the fabric, or to other areas of the garment.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Verb
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For instance, if all your money was invested in Nvidia prior to March 31st, your portfolio would have experienced a drop of 14.7% during those same two highly volatile days of April 2025.—
Anne-Lyse Ngatta,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The park experiences a very short dry season compared to the rest of Costa Rica, resulting in up to nearly 80 inches of rain annually.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Designing and planning your garden requires thinking about when and what to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Hill is on a Hall of Fame trajectory, and looked first ballot-worthy until last season, when his antics, side babies, lawsuits and now a divorce finally overshadowed underwhelming play.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Wanting to feel that energy and looking for a break from the monotony of his rehab program in Arizona, Steele is planning to make regular visits to Wrigley Field to support his teammates and check in with the club’s staff.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
Verb
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But early every company in the field seems to have a different vision of how best to get there.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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The ancestral Menominee community that built the agricultural system uncovered by this new research, however, seems to have been less populous and hierarchical than a place like Cahokia, showing that large-scale agriculture may have been a part of life in very different kinds of societies.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The feeling among economists is that tariffs and inflation go together.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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With a state-of-the-art new factory and a Honda works engine supply arriving from 2026, the feeling has long been that Aston’s foundations are coming together.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Patchy Mix Betting Odds and Line Movement With Mix being somewhat of an unknown to many fight fans who spend most of their time focusing on the UFC, the opening odds for this contest saw Mix and Bautista both listed at -110.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The strength in sports reflected the wider rebound seen in the broader markets, which saw action in the month dominated by knee-jerk reactions to Trump tariff announcements followed by sharp rebound days due what investors began calling the TACO trade.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 June 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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