1
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
Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The daylight felt brighter there.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
There’s been a decidedly downbeat feel to international TV conferences over recent years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Foraging for Pawpaws Finding pawpaws feels a bit like finding hidden treasure.
—Stephanie Ganz, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The daylight felt brighter there.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Checking in feels like coming home.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
There’s been a decidedly downbeat feel to international TV conferences over recent years.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Scientists have tried to design fabrics that can sense, communicate, and interact with the world around them.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Had his dad not sensed something and dialed 911, Andrew, a star baseball player turned gambling addict in college, would have quietly checked out at age 33, leaving his twin infant sons, his guilt-crippled parents, and many thousands of dollars in gambling debts behind.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pack them in, but make sure they are spaced at least 1 inch apart and don't touch the sides of the containers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, on many occasions, Alarr forcefully touched Plaintiff without her consent during dry blocking of scenes.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Tom also learned from Maeve that Robbie and Cliff (Raúl Castillo) thought the Episode 4 drug meetup was going down at a different park than the FBI sting operation was set to take place at.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Brad’s choice is always thinking about who is the person that is going to make this experience a more enjoyable one, rather than who is the best person for the job.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Think about how the plants would look together in a bouquet when choosing your combinations.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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In particular, Schefter reported that Pittsburgh will be looking to bring in another wide receiver to help bring a boost to its passing attack.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The African American History building was closed for unclear reasons (that seemed to me ominous), but the John Brown Museum right across the street had compelling displays about Brown’s attack and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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First ladies and other women close to male power seemed likeliest to break through.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On a crowded row of steps in front of the adjacent library, Simcha Cohen was coming to terms with her own complicated feelings.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Derek likes to mess with reality and try to capture a feeling on-camera instead of rehearsing everything to death.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With a swath of apps taking betting from the casino to one’s pocket, the industry has captured the interest of Gen Z, who saw a 7% year-over-year increase in online sports betting activity as of 2025’s second quarter, TransUnion found in a report released last month.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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His team sees the deal as a start, not an ending.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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