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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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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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Sneakerinas are the playful cross between sneakers and ballet flats, and their athletic vibe meshes perfectly with the slightly sporty feel of capri leggings.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
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Verb
If family dynamics feel tender, step back from blame and set a simple house rule that gives you breathing room without closing your heart.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Noun
Built in the 1830s, the 25-foot-wide home was completely reimagined by Yellowtrees Studio, resulting in a thoughtful blend of historic character and contemporary design that avoids both museum-like preservation and the formulaic feel of a luxury flip.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Sneakerinas are the playful cross between sneakers and ballet flats, and their athletic vibe meshes perfectly with the slightly sporty feel of capri leggings.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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The flowing fluid can transport hydraulic power to actuators, carry chemical substances such as drugs or sensing agents, and potentially transmit information signals through fluidic pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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As governments and industries seek faster communications, more capable radar systems, and advanced sensing technologies, high-frequency GaN devices are expected to play an increasingly important role in future wireless infrastructure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The batter just running to the mound right after touching first base?—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Hopkins also touches on Prime Video’s channels business, AI, Amazon MGM’s approach to theatrical film and — of course — the future of James Bond.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Do these characters experience the consequence of the action of the story?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Perhaps Wetzel is already thinking about a radio-friendly alternate line.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Still, Henry says Musk has a way of clearing hurdles the industry thought impossible.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Just look at the initial whitewash of the Watergate scandal at Richard Nixon's library and the minimal account at Bill Clinton's library of his impeachment.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Dive and swiftwater rescue teams are in the water in Libertyville looking for someone who may have vanished in the Des Plaines River.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Even when the comeback seemed for naught when Stephon Castle was fouled after the Knicks had taken the lead and made two free throws to put San Antonio back ahead with 30 seconds left, the Knicks had one more rally in them.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs’ lead is 81-59 right now, but if New York can get this one under 20, all of a sudden a comeback doesn’t seem as far-fetched.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Originally from Mexico and spending most of his life in Kansas City, being able to experience a World Cup is already a special feeling for him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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His feelings about that situation still remain unknown.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the biggest New York Knicks game a generation has ever seen, team owner James Dolan has gotten into a war of words with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Very common to see in UIL Texas high school basketball playoffs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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