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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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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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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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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
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Tonight’s penultimate episode of season two feels like an anti-climax — not just a letdown generally, but the diametric opposite of a climax.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
Red velvet, dark wood accents, and walls lined with caricatures of Washington’s political elite—past and present—set the stage for a memorable experience, one that feels equal parts old-school power lounge and playful take on the city’s history.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
His absence feels like something eating at her from the inside.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Top firmly with the lid and shake well, until the exterior of the cup feels cold and almost icy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
SeeLuNa 2-piece Batwing Sleeve Lounge Set This two-piece set is the kind of outfit that looks styled but feels like pajamas.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Olympics is a ridiculous mixture of hit-you-straight-in-the-feels origin stories and Greek god-level athletic prowess.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
This year’s hit me right in the feels.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
Wisconsin will experience a nearly 60-degree swing in feels-like temperatures between Sunday morning and Tuesday as bitterly cold air moves out.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Dec. 2025
While no record cold temperatures are expected on Saturday and the feels-like temperatures are expected to improve briefly, most will remain seasonably cold and blustery.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
The cold pattern will usher in conditions reminiscent of mid-December, with feels-like temperatures expected to plunge into the single digits, teens, and 20s Fahrenheit from the northern Plains through the Midwest, Northeast, and the southern Appalachians.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled in Bezos’ favor, however, with the Amazon founder then requesting that Sánchez covers all legal feels.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Here’s hoping for a future in which pursuing the uncertain feels feasible again.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.
—Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Tonight’s penultimate episode of season two feels like an anti-climax — not just a letdown generally, but the diametric opposite of a climax.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2026
Red velvet, dark wood accents, and walls lined with caricatures of Washington’s political elite—past and present—set the stage for a memorable experience, one that feels equal parts old-school power lounge and playful take on the city’s history.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
His absence feels like something eating at her from the inside.
—Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026
Top firmly with the lid and shake well, until the exterior of the cup feels cold and almost icy.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
SeeLuNa 2-piece Batwing Sleeve Lounge Set This two-piece set is the kind of outfit that looks styled but feels like pajamas.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
Monday morning will start chilly, with feels-like temperatures in the 20s and 30s across the area.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The Olympics is a ridiculous mixture of hit-you-straight-in-the-feels origin stories and Greek god-level athletic prowess.
—Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
This year’s hit me right in the feels.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 26 Dec. 2025
Wisconsin will experience a nearly 60-degree swing in feels-like temperatures between Sunday morning and Tuesday as bitterly cold air moves out.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Dec. 2025
While no record cold temperatures are expected on Saturday and the feels-like temperatures are expected to improve briefly, most will remain seasonably cold and blustery.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2025
The cold pattern will usher in conditions reminiscent of mid-December, with feels-like temperatures expected to plunge into the single digits, teens, and 20s Fahrenheit from the northern Plains through the Midwest, Northeast, and the southern Appalachians.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled in Bezos’ favor, however, with the Amazon founder then requesting that Sánchez covers all legal feels.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2025
Here’s hoping for a future in which pursuing the uncertain feels feasible again.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
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Sandeep Vaheesan, the legal director at the Open Markets Institute, senses similar changes—but welcomes them.—
Nick Bowlin,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Her character, Zosia, may have had to honor Carol Sturka’s (Rhea Seehorn) request for an atom bomb, but based on their parting glance, Wydra still senses some indecision from Carol about this manner of escalation.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This was designed to give something comfortable — the flexible FKM touches your skin— while maintaining a businesslike exterior.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Usually, once Brooks chooses to go one-on-one, no one else touches the basketball.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When dietary fiber undergoes the process of fermentation in the gut, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are produced.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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The auto-shutoff is just one safeguard against overheating; each blanket undergoes vetting with 74 safety checks to prevent potential fire hazards and ensure its durability.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alex LeBrun, cofounder of medical scribe startup Nabla who LeCun hired to be the CEO of Advanced Machine Intelligence, thinks the startup’s new AI models could start to roll out in a year, with healthcare a major focus area.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Liu thinks of warm minimalism as a lighter expression of traditional design, one that follows core principles but pares back selections.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rain looks most likely at first, with temperatures mild ahead of the system, before colder air works in Wednesday night.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Victor also seems like he's seen better days.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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The beloved character has been the Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for years, but the emotional weight from the job seems to be taking a serious toll on him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These feelings of inferiority were, at times, amplified at home.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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One way Amplified Minds helps people process their feelings is through free music and art therapy classes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Every time a customer pays with a credit card, 2 to 4 percent of that sale is siphoned off before a business ever sees the money.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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