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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
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
My long, cold period of feeling relegated as a writer was over.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Chu loves hyperrealism or using an ombré effect to mimic dirt, giving it a grungy feel.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
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Verb
In other Western countries, many feel resigned to a lifetime of renting with little hope of following their parents and grandparents’ footsteps up the property ladder.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
My long, cold period of feeling relegated as a writer was over.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
Noun
Containers of blooming plants and greenery enhance the tropical feel with pops of pink.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Chu loves hyperrealism or using an ombré effect to mimic dirt, giving it a grungy feel.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Perhaps sensing this, the league trotted out a series of onstage stimuli between picks.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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As the atoms themselves act as the sensing medium, the same receiver can theoretically operate across an enormous frequency range—from hertz to terahertz—without needing multiple antenna systems.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Another photo showed Andrew touching the woman’s abdomen.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Researchers say that framing better captures what patients actually experience, from insulin resistance and elevated androgens to irregular periods, acne, weight changes and infertility.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Sullivan says everyday activities suddenly carried risks most people never think about.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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Considering the greater global reach of soccer, the sport needs to think about the quality of its output, Molango said.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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But the companies are now looking increasingly to expand the market for weight-loss drugs that have revolutionized the pharmaceutical space in recent years.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The 76ers looked tired, injured and shallow, relying on only six guys for most of a short series.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The casual-natured yet sharp staff seem genuinely happy to be working in frigid, off-grid Antarctica, and someone’s always around to fulfill a request, answer questions or engage in organic chit-chat in the main hub.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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That seems to be the bigger issue here; the underlying iceberg that has snagged your confidence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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And at Matthieu Blazy’s debut for Chanel, emotion and feeling comes alive through a multitude of prints, textures, sculptural shapes, and color-blocking.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Now, fans spill from arenas into restaurants, bars, and city streets all year round, still dressed in team jerseys and united by the feeling that this moment is long overdue.—
Julia Viele,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Fox joined a Spurs team that had Paul start all 82 games last season, watched the Spurs replace Paul with second-overall draft pick Dylan Harper and then saw Stephon Castle build on his Rookie of the Year campaign by leading San Antonio in touches and assists.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Some saw the chance to steer Cuba to a model like Vietnam, where communist rule coexisted with a thriving economy.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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