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as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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2
as in touches
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 undergoes
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 thinks
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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5
as in looks
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 seems
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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as in feelings
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
the warm feel that fine cashmere gives
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Recent Examples of feels
David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The music feels like a murder mystery caper, propelled by urgency yet never losing its lightness.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Barissimo Apple Crisp Ground Coffee This $7 blend combines medium-roast coffee with notes of baked apple and cinnamon crumble for a beverage that feels like dessert in a mug.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Johnson’s legacy feels particularly urgent as the National Park Service recently removed all references to transgender people from its New York Stonewall National Monument website, erasing the central role trans women of color played in the 1969 riots.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
As South Florida swelters under a heat advisory that warns of feels-like temperatures of 108, thoughts turn to the coming long Labor Day weekend.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
After decades of running at full capacity, pushing through feels natural.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Dreaming big feels futile when the moon activates Saturn and Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Oh, and the temperature right now is 96 degrees, and the feels-like temperature is 111.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The way the show is resonating feels truly special—all of the comments, the conversations, the connection… my cup runneth over.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
South Florida is under a heat advisory, with feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, and hot weather is expected through the week, the National Weather Service said Monday.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The service is anticipatory, the spa a destination in itself with treatments such as the Red-Carpet Glam Facial and luxurious Golden Glow Manicure, and the dining—led by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud—ensures that even staying in feels like an event.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
The music feels like a murder mystery caper, propelled by urgency yet never losing its lightness.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Barissimo Apple Crisp Ground Coffee This $7 blend combines medium-roast coffee with notes of baked apple and cinnamon crumble for a beverage that feels like dessert in a mug.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Johnson’s legacy feels particularly urgent as the National Park Service recently removed all references to transgender people from its New York Stonewall National Monument website, erasing the central role trans women of color played in the 1969 riots.
—Essence, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
By the weekend, the Gemini Moon invites gentle retreat to integrate the feels.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 7 Sep. 2025
As South Florida swelters under a heat advisory that warns of feels-like temperatures of 108, thoughts turn to the coming long Labor Day weekend.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
After decades of running at full capacity, pushing through feels natural.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Dreaming big feels futile when the moon activates Saturn and Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Oh, and the temperature right now is 96 degrees, and the feels-like temperature is 111.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The way the show is resonating feels truly special—all of the comments, the conversations, the connection… my cup runneth over.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2025
South Florida is under a heat advisory, with feels-like temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, and hot weather is expected through the week, the National Weather Service said Monday.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The service is anticipatory, the spa a destination in itself with treatments such as the Red-Carpet Glam Facial and luxurious Golden Glow Manicure, and the dining—led by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud—ensures that even staying in feels like an event.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
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The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Folks know that the injuries where nobody touches you are usually, probably the most serious ones.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Planting Dignity in Every Backyard Food insecurity touches forty-four million Americans, thirteen million of them children.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In New Zealand, the pūriri moth undergoes a remarkably long journey to adulthood.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Back at SeaWorld, Labor Day weekend marked the last performances in the Dolphin Amphitheater until early 2026, as the stadium undergoes a renovation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hale thinks the housing market overall is a bit healthier than the low level of sales might indicate, however.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Mads Claus Rasmussen | Afp | Getty Images Skovronsky thinks that pills could eventually become the primary way that obesity is treated around the world, and that oral drugs could have a larger market share than injectables.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that defense honestly looks pretty weak in light of the federal government’s contention that Google has a search monopoly, controlling nearly 90% of the market.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The KidSuper designer seems to always be taking on a new thing—a collaboration, writing a play—yet this might be his greatest yet.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yet, there seems an equal possibility that science’s ability to deal with these would have advanced as well.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Listen To Your Gut With Clarity Gut feelings are not mystical.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carlota sees Cherry hiding it, and puts it back in Laura’s room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designers explored the full spectrum for spring 2025, and this fall sees the check revival continue its reign.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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