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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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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
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
The design creates a space that feels both historic and modern, underscoring Sanlorenzo’s belief that industry is culture and offering visitors a tangible, in-person experience beyond the virtual.
—John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Generations of viewers love Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler and Monica because their relationship feels so comfortable.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That’s exactly how Hamlet feels.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The Martinez saga reigniting, however, feels indicative of Villa’s summer of jeopardy.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
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
The design creates a space that feels both historic and modern, underscoring Sanlorenzo’s belief that industry is culture and offering visitors a tangible, in-person experience beyond the virtual.
—John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Generations of viewers love Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Chandler and Monica because their relationship feels so comfortable.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
That’s exactly how Hamlet feels.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The Martinez saga reigniting, however, feels indicative of Villa’s summer of jeopardy.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
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However, when Jess senses something sinister and then mysteriously disappears, Frida must uncover the truth before meeting the same fate.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Midea Chill Master has a dispenser that senses the size of your glass.—
PCMag Staff,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The concept touches on many of the topics driving political debate across the United States, from criminal justice reform and diversity, equity, and inclusion to affirmative action and immigration.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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These touches not only boost revenue but also reduce manual effort.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Porter thinks airport lounges can be part of what’s offered to travelers, and won’t go away.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The 75-year-old daughter of Sam Walton, the late Walmart founder who turned a five-and-dime store in rural Arkansas into the world’s largest company by revenue, thinks the US is very close to that breaking point.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to this information, the battery on the iPhone 17 Pro looks to be an impressive upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The departure of so many high earners will also have helped reduce the wage bill, but City’s two-part rebuild looks to have been more or less completed, barring one or two additions if injuries strike.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The National Assembly lacks a clear governing majority and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) seems ever closer to finally winning power.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hardly seems like enough to cow these arrogant companies into behaving, especially when their business model is so intrinsically tied to hoovering up other people’s information and creative work.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Decades of research show that fans have wider friendship networks, stronger feelings of belonging, and less alienation.—
Todd Rogers,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gitlab also now sees full-year revenue of between $936 million and $942 million, while analysts had estimated $941 million, per LSEG.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Without his braces, Butt-Head sees the world and himself in a whole new light.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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