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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
Essence, 14 July 2025
Our tasters wanted tight pinprick bubbles that felt effervescent and refreshing, not loose and moussey.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
There are also some great expansion books full of insight that makes getting the feel of a specific comic book style easy to do.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Verb
In a world where many young people often feel overlooked, this program reminds them that they are seen, supported, and surrounded by people who believe in their potential.
—Essence, 14 July 2025
Our tasters wanted tight pinprick bubbles that felt effervescent and refreshing, not loose and moussey.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Noun
Round one was mellow, with both fighters appearing to get a feel of one another in the ring with some quick jabs and feet.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
There are also some great expansion books full of insight that makes getting the feel of a specific comic book style easy to do.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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When a vital partner senses a workforce lacks confidence, brand damage is possible—a reputational liability.—
Tom Daly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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People 65 years of age or older may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond to change in temperature.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Learning to be a leader should start early on: An episode with Brian Sprout, varsity baseball coach at Woodbury’s East Ridge High School, touched on how sports can help youth become emerging leaders.—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The early signs of overheating in infants and young children include sweating, facial flushing or feeling warm to touch.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Report on Shamblin Lara's death two years later said crash could have been avoided and that pilot Joe Lara experienced spatial disorientation.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Journey with Marie and her valiant Nutcracker prince to the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy to experience a classic story with distinctly local flair.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
Verb
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And who better to look to for inspiration than Martha Stewart?—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The sky turned hazy, health officials urged residents to stay inside, and what once seemed like gradual progress toward cleaner air suddenly felt alarmingly fragile.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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While creating media for virtual and mixed reality may seem like a departure from developing content for 2-D screens, Seiden says the secret to success is a tactic media companies are already familiar with: exclusivity.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Noun
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And that feeling of intentional participation is the real fuel behind meaning, motivation and emotional nourishment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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There seems to be a general feeling of distrust towards the very systems that are in place in our society to keep it all together, which can easily lead to people not believing in any of them anymore.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
Verb
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At Holland State Park, which is run by the state and hasn’t seen lifeguards in three decades, there’s talk among Park Township officials of implementing a lifeguard pilot program.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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While one of Mandy Moore's favorite roles is Jamie Sullivan in the romantic drama A Walk to Remember, her husband Taylor Goldsmith apparently has not seen the classic 2002 Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
20 July 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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