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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
Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 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
But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
Crafted from oak with an umber finish, its tapered pedestal base and subtle molding lend a quietly traditional feel.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 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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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On June 10, Mastercard launched Agent Pay for Machines, a payment layer for the high-frequency, low-value transactions machines run — the fractions of a cent traditional cards can't touch.—
Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Just nine of the 26 players have experienced Ghana’s club system at some point, while eight come from the diaspora, born in countries including the Netherlands, England and France.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Iran is thought to have 972 pounds of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, according to the IAEA.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 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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Gone seem to be the days of Big, Beautiful Bill-type legislation, at least according to some moderate Republicans.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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That doesn’t mean, though, that a 25,000-resident development will spring up on unincorporated land west of Natomas anytime soon, as the project seems likely to draw an environmental lawsuit.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Butts said locals were already proud of what the city has become, but the World Cup has put the celebratory feelings over the top.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It’s been 28 years since their last appearance, but the older fans remember the feeling of heady optimism, an occasional tease of excitement and then crushing disappointment.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The controversial diplomatic breakthrough poses a quandary for Vance, whose aides see Rubio as his most viable challenger for the Republican presidential nomination should the secretary choose to run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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She was last seen Thursday night in surveillance footage walking through the Publix parking lot at 100 Old Cherokee Road.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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