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
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
The abused partner may then feel hopeful and so agree to forgive their abuser.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Snag these black and white striped outdoor throw pillows that offer a resort-like feel and have mildew-resistant removable covers.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Verb
However, there was a little movie magic going on there, so don't feel too bad if you were fooled.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
The abused partner may then feel hopeful and so agree to forgive their abuser.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Noun
On Saturday, Stroman downplayed his numbers in the minors, saying he was focused on feel during his assignment.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Snag these black and white striped outdoor throw pillows that offer a resort-like feel and have mildew-resistant removable covers.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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It is offered freely and preemptively, where one partner senses when the other might need grounding, especially in moments of conflict, stress or self-doubt.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The researchers found that sound expanded the size of the sites where cells attached to surrounding tissues, most likely by activating an enzyme called focal adhesion kinase (FAK), which senses mechanical forces and helps to guide tissue development.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Hours in the studio: sitting on a stool, staring at the drawer of unwilling brushes and oils, not touching a single one.—
Clare Sestanovich,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Jonathan Lamb told reporters earlier in the week, urging residents not to touch mounds of wreckage before it’s properly searched.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Verb
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While the exact location of the villa remains off-limits to the public, nearby resorts like First Landing and Landers Bay offer fans a chance to experience a similar island escape.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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The torrential downpour Chicago experienced on Tuesday night dumped nearly 5.5 inches of rain within 90 minutes, weather officials said on Wednesday morning.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Huge upset as Las Vegas, who many thought would go undefeated this weekend, lose their opener 3-1.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Founding member of the pop rock band OneRepublic and political outsider Tim Myers thinks so.—
William Melhado
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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The plan is for Jaeger to work with a range of clients, and particularly those that are looking to diversify revenue streams.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 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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With the trial’s 100th anniversary in July, the town seems finally ready to embrace its past with a series of events and celebrations dedicated to the history.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Inside the lacrosse All-Star events Friday and Saturday had all the feelings of a weekend sports extravaganza, similar to an NBA or NHL All-Star Weekend.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2025
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Businesses themselves have to discover what the new way of thinking, speaking, feeling, acting and interacting might mean for their own workplace and their own business.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
Verb
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What areas in Texas have flooded? Can't see our graphics?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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