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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
Da Lin, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
There are also families who have every reason to feel like the county changed the deal on them somewhere along the way.
—Mike Atchison, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Embrace the Coziness Play into the intimate feel of pint-sized spaces.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The impact is being felt beyond the roadways.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
There are also families who have every reason to feel like the county changed the deal on them somewhere along the way.
—Mike Atchison, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
The hotel is also incredibly chic–with a high-design feel and spectacular energy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Embrace the Coziness Play into the intimate feel of pint-sized spaces.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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To test the platform, the team designed four sensing setups targeting different analytes in different environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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What Gemini says, Pisces feels, and what Pisces senses, Gemini tries to rationalize.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The peas must not touch the potatoes.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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UseLois never touches Social Security numbers, bank accounts or wiring info — that data doesn’t enter our system.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to Whitmer's office, Iron and Marquette counties continue to experience high water levels because of snowmelt from a March snowstorm.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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How to stay ahead The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents an opportunity to experience international soccer at one of America’s most storied venues.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pickleball players enthused over new courts are likely to be the only residents — outside of municipal employees — who think San Diego is even slightly better run now than in 2011.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rowing has given me a platform to be competitive and really challenge how people think about me.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The satchel design is great for everyday use and looks great with a casual outfit like Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Garner’s jean looks.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The result looks a bit like the internet sensation the Crooked Man, who exercises his left trapezius and nothing else.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two seem poles apart philosophically — when Cherki assisted Foden with a rabona earlier in the season, Guardiola urged him to learn from Lionel Messi’s ‘simplicity’.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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To the uninitiated, the distinction may seem insignificant.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The college aims to give its students an education that is not just about their work but about their lives—instilling in them a sense of purpose, restoring their feeling of competence, teaching them virtue.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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It’s designed to mimic the feeling of a luxury hotel bed, per the brand, with a soft and breathable pillow top, targeted back support, and a pressure-relieving core that contours to your body.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ahmed and Alex, also Arsenal fans, are here hoping to see the same.—
Nnamdi Onyeagwara,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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