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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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4
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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Have no doubts, Ancelotti will feel as at home in Brazil as in Italy.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Not to sound snobbish about it, but the thought of wearing a polyester dress—knowing the environmental impact and the feel of the fabric—is something that just doesn’t sit right with me anymore.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
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Verb
The more light the paint reflects, the more spacious the room feels.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Have no doubts, Ancelotti will feel as at home in Brazil as in Italy.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
Even the recurring people in the background — the couple that won’t stop kissing, the girl who keeps having a breakdown in the library — give Yates the feel of a real place, even if this most definitely was not a show filmed with ample access to a believable, real-life college campus.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Not to sound snobbish about it, but the thought of wearing a polyester dress—knowing the environmental impact and the feel of the fabric—is something that just doesn’t sit right with me anymore.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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The sympathetic nervous system is activated when the body senses a threat, and the adrenal glands release cortisol.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Babies can often pull off some pretty astonishing stuff—like sensing emotions and understanding math—according to several studies.—
Leslie Garisto Pfaff,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Verb
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One touching on the many things that have arrested me over the years and still hold my attention (a peculiar mixture of subjects ranging from the origins of Central Park to Proust’s erotic obsession with rats).—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
14 May 2025
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Convergence touches everything — process, tech, roles, working groups, and more.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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By studying sedimentary layers – rock formations stacked like layers of a cake – planetary geologists have pieced together a vivid tale of environmental change that dwarfs what Earth is currently experiencing.—
Ari Koeppel,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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As Florida continues to experience economic growth and an influx of new residents, our energy demands are increasing rapidly.—
Zach Colletti,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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Later that year, he was thought to have left Iran for the first time in 14 years.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
Verb
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After a memorable Game 4 victory to take a 3-1 series lead, the Knicks looked poised to take care of business in five games, especially with Boston losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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His minutes look more than secure too, as he’s started every game since Gameweek 23.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In 2022, however, the financial market seemed to turn upside down.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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But the parasite’s range seems to be expanding into the mid-Atlantic, according to a new paper published last month in the Journal of Medical Entomology.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
Noun
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But sweeping his new team, and ending it with the bat in his hands, at least gives the downtrodden Angels a feeling that there might finally be something coming after him.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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When shame or fear surfaces, instead of pushing the feeling away, taking a practical approach, writing down the specific thought that is being experienced, and challenging it with evidence is key.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Some people may notice improvements in six to eight weeks, but others may not see any changes until 12 weeks.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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