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
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Weak shaking was observed in Danville and the surrounding area, where several residents reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
It’s made with blended cotton, giving the style a bit of movement with a soft, airy feel.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Verb
His Lampe Arche, made to order in France of aluminum and glass, feels a bit like a mooring post as imagined by a yacht designer, thanks to its gleaming surface.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
Weak shaking was observed in Danville and the surrounding area, where several residents reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
Playing into the formal black-tie feel of the night, Meghan Markle rolled up to the festivities wearing a demure—but very chic—black ensemble.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
It’s made with blended cotton, giving the style a bit of movement with a soft, airy feel.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Sony’s imaging and sensing solutions segment develops and manufactures advanced semiconductor products for a wide range of applications, from smartphones to automotive and industrial systems.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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During an episode of The Real Brady Bros earlier this year, Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady, recalled sensing the chemistry between his two costars.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Because at the end of the day, pixels may reach us, but print touches us.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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Armed with small handheld RFID readers, thieves can wirelessly scan credit cards or passports from a short distance to capture chip data and clone cards without ever touching your wallet.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The initial symptoms began in early 2024, when Farrington, 45, started to experience dreadful night sweats.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The enduring legacy of the 1995 film Clueless is currently experiencing a major renaissance, led by its legendary costume designer, Mona May.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Despite what many baseball fans think, the Dodgers do have holes to fill in their lineup.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Here's what analysts think AMD will be announcing.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Green Bay Packers will look to get back on track in Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering an upset loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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The stream of remittances from relatives abroad, a consequence of more than 7 million Venezuelans fleeing the country under Maduro to look for better opportunities elsewhere, is also falling short.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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McCutcheon, who scored four goals in the regular season, seems to shift into a second gear during the playoffs, having now scored three times in four postseason games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some of our deepest feelings around money stem from our individual backgrounds.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Princess Eugenie and Beatrice aren’t keeping their feelings secret from their cousin.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roaches were seen in the restrooms.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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