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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
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Higher global energy prices could lead to consumers paying more for gasoline at the pump and shelling out more for groceries and other goods, at a time when many are already feeling the impacts of elevated inflation.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, the lobby has a salon-like feel, with black-and-white tiles and design nods to L'Enfant's plans for the District.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Do your best to start a routine that makes work feel kinder.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Higher global energy prices could lead to consumers paying more for gasoline at the pump and shelling out more for groceries and other goods, at a time when many are already feeling the impacts of elevated inflation.
—Cathy Bussewitz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
That faux effortlessness can make all the hardship of filmmaking feel worth it, if only for one night.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Today, the lobby has a salon-like feel, with black-and-white tiles and design nods to L'Enfant's plans for the District.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Democrats sense a political opening on the issue.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The children, mesmerized, must have sensed the rareness of such a night, too.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Messages to students also might touch on academic issues and social-emotional development, according to bidding documents of the Florida school system.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hassan Hakmoun and Adam Rudolph’s score circumnavigates the Mediterranean — a sea which touches Duato’s native Spain, North Africa, the Greek isles, Turkey, Syria, Israel and Gaza.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But his latest encounter with artificial intelligence left him experiencing a profound level of awe—and a deep existential realization about his own storied career.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents reported hearing sounds of missiles flying over cities in Jordan, Syria and Lebanon in what was thought to be a missile barrage from Iran against Israel.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Ricki was 7, almost 8, and kind of in charge, though his playful little sister didn’t think so.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigators are also looking into the man’s criminal history and his mental health status, source said.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Time magazine’s Nik Popli looked closely at how Talarico and Crockett were working to convert their online followings into votes and good news cycles.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two and a half months ago, when Diggs faced strangulation and assault charges that seemed to threaten his immediate football future, the Patriots stood with their star receiver by releasing an atypically strong statement.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Domínguez was also a shaky defender last season in left field, the only position where the Yankees seem willing to trust him.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not as curtainy as Farrah Fawcett, but groovy and retro-feeling nonetheless.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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This gives everyone the feeling of being needed.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Neighbors confirmed seeing local police and FBI agents at the home in the suburban community of Southwest Ranches.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Scream 7 sees the return of Campbell and many other franchise faves.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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