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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
Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 July 2025
Ilana Glazer felt the divine spirit of comedy run through her after Sister Act and Ghost star Whoopi Goldberg's legendary cameo on Broad City.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
There are also some great expansion books full of insight that makes getting the feel of a specific comic book style easy to do.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Despite the growing tension, his mom still chose to marry him, leaving the siblings feeling trapped.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 July 2025
Ilana Glazer felt the divine spirit of comedy run through her after Sister Act and Ghost star Whoopi Goldberg's legendary cameo on Broad City.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
Noun
Round one was mellow, with both fighters appearing to get a feel of one another in the ring with some quick jabs and feet.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
There are also some great expansion books full of insight that makes getting the feel of a specific comic book style easy to do.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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People 65 years of age or older may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in temperature.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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When a vital partner senses a workforce lacks confidence, brand damage is possible—a reputational liability.—
Tom Daly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The discussion inevitably also touched on the role of tax incentives.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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The curved viewing line for Saturday nearly touches the border between South Dakota and Nebraska, as chances of seeing the northern lights increase the farther north people are of the line.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Report on Shamblin Lara's death two years later said crash could have been avoided and that pilot Joe Lara experienced spatial disorientation.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Verb
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As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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There seems to have been some confusion about the severity of the misdemeanor to which Brown ultimately pleaded no contest.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Noun
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And that feeling of intentional participation is the real fuel behind meaning, motivation and emotional nourishment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Was the purpose of that to help validate the way Jessica’s feeling?—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Verb
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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While one of Mandy Moore's favorite roles is Jamie Sullivan in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember, her husband Taylor Goldsmith apparently has not seen the classic 2002 Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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