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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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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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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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The competition increases, expectations rise, and the pressure can feel constant.
—Emily Peterson, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
But this has the feel of a trend that has come, and inevitably will go.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The radiant Sun conjoins fanciful Neptune in your 7th House of Interdependence, adding extra kindness to your imagination, so boundaries and bonds can both feel easier and more creative.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
The competition increases, expectations rise, and the pressure can feel constant.
—Emily Peterson, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
Bái Tử Long Bay has the same towering limestone islands and karst formations, caves, hidden coves, and floating fishing villages, but with a quieter, more quaint and intimate feel.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
But this has the feel of a trend that has come, and inevitably will go.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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But those from back home, where memories of Magic still sit fresh on the tip of tongues, sense there could be more.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Those athletes, likely at least in part sensing a physical vulnerability, such as a lack of strength, coordination or control, tend to move differently, even with simple tasks like walking or running.—
Ian McMahan,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some people play college ball and never touch March Madness.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pilgrims have long journeyed here and to and other nearby sites to see and touch places associated with Jesus’ life.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sanctions on Russian exports added pressure to a market that was already experiencing shortages, pushing prices higher.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My mom thought any place with more than six rooms was a tourist trap.—
Amanda Peet,
New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2026
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Some even think the Fed could raise rates in 2026, a nearly unthinkable scenario before the war began.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While that threat is still being assessed, Rutte is also looking closer to the immediate region for the war, specifically the Strait of Hormuz.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Investigators are looking into what caused a tour bus, traveling from Chicago to a casino in Michigan, to crash, leaving over two dozen people injured in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday afternoon.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the voters surveyed didn’t seem to see either party as the solution.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The outbreak seems to have occurred in people, including students from two universities, who attended a nightclub in early March.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Aledo made sure not to have that feeling again on Thursday night against Denton.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The formula layers moisture magnets like glycerin and sodium hyaluronate while botanical extracts—including rosehip, rosemary, thyme, and lemon balm—help keep skin feeling balanced and refreshed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Current did not call upon any of Croix Bethune, Debinha, Lo LaBonta, Michelle Cooper, and Ellie Bravo-Young in the starting lineup, as Armas opted for rotation given a road trip that sees KC play three games in seven days.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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