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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
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The game felt like a scrimmage that quickly turned into a flood.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Which was great too, because that total improvisational feel of it kept me conscious and awake.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Rotary Club President Judi LaPoint said most ticket sales usually come in the final weeks, when people feel confident guessing the melt date.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The game felt like a scrimmage that quickly turned into a flood.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Linen has a breezy, natural feel that works beautifully in spring and adds texture without weighing down a room.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Which was great too, because that total improvisational feel of it kept me conscious and awake.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Travelers familiar with last year's egg-flation might sense what's coming -- escalating prices, but this time on flights, not omelets and frittatas.—
ANDREA SACHS THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In Joachim Trier's touching drama (which won the best international feature Oscar), Stellan Skarsgård stars as an aging filmmaker making a comeback movie inspired by his family.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would not only reduce plastic packaging, but also phase out 17 toxic chemicals and substances — including phthalates and bisphenols — that touches our food and beverages.—
Shanna Swan,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sanctions on Russian exports added pressure to a market that was already experiencing shortages, pushing prices higher.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With momentum building around women's basketball, some fans are already thinking beyond March Madness.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The coach often looks at those basketball stickers affixed over a block M at each player's locker.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Niche looked at suburban cities and towns as well as neighborhoods in big metro areas like Charlotte.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the voters surveyed didn’t seem to see either party as the solution.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The outbreak seems to have occurred in people, including students from two universities, who attended a nightclub in early March.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Security lines have remained close to pre-shutdown times, an airport spokesperson said earlier this week, but workers who are showing up report feeling burnt out and fatigued, according to interviews with The Sacramento Bee.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Pfizer World Headquarters conversion is already underway, and that will drop quite a few residents into the area and give it a less forlorn feeling outside of business hours.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Current did not call upon any of Croix Bethune, Debinha, Lo LaBonta, Michelle Cooper, and Ellie Bravo-Young in the starting lineup, as Armas opted for rotation given a road trip that sees KC play three games in seven days.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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