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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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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
Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
There’s a fair amount of production design, as there would be for virtually any modern arena show, but the concert doesn’t feel like its been built around that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 June 2026
Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Navratilova said Alcaraz’s absence, Sinner’s loss and the rest of the chaos changed the entire feel of the tournament.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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Verb
This airy cotton gauze jumpsuit features a comfy wide-leg silhouette and a flattering smocked bodice that feels so vacation-ready.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
There’s a fair amount of production design, as there would be for virtually any modern arena show, but the concert doesn’t feel like its been built around that.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 7 June 2026
Noun
The flowy silhouette allows for easy movement, while the smocking provides an unrestrictive, flexible feel.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Navratilova said Alcaraz’s absence, Sinner’s loss and the rest of the chaos changed the entire feel of the tournament.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.—
David S. Reynolds,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Our generation, and even more the children, sense that everything is beyond them, and a little despair is emerging.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Don’t go anywhere near them or touch any objects that are near them, including tree limbs.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The incidents involve teenage boys who alleged that a man, who was later revealed to be Moore, came into their rooms and touched them at night, according to court records.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
Verb
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According to research developed by the Council for Community & Economic Research (C2ER), all 10 cities saw a larger cost of living increase between 2020 and 2025 compared to Los Angeles, with some cities experiencing twice as much of an increase.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Why book Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The chances of 3-star Mississippi tackle DJ Dotson choosing UGA are higher than most think.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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My daughter calls me a creative engineer, someone who spends her life creatively thinking about ways to provide live experiences that offer joy and beauty, or maybe more importantly, that challenge us to see things differently.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The unlikely tourist attraction was inspired 73 years ago, when a farmer looked at the twine littering the floor of his barn.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The reason is that investors don’t seem to like the idea of fractional share ownership, so reducing the share price makes the stock feel more accessible.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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New York seems to be heeding that advice early on.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Noun
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People there described feelings of anguish and uncertainty in recent interviews.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Do not allow someone else to manipulate your feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Montenegro and Albania are seen as the frontrunners among the Western Balkans, while Ukraine and Moldova are moving closer to opening formal membership talks.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The 29-year-old checked out of the game and was seen limping back to the locker room as the first quarter came to an end.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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