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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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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
That just feels like a good opportunity.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Kensie Hudson Softside 3-piece Set A full set of luggage can be costly, but at 41 percent off, this three-piece set feels like a steal.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Finding free parking in Las Vegas feels like hitting the jackpot.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
From early-morning meetings to a stack line-up of shows followed by late-night dinners, their looks balanced sharp style with real-world practicality—a lesson in fashion and function that feels perfect for right now.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
By the time Megan seizes control of the reins at the film’s close, the abrupt denouement feels jarringly disconnected rather than organic to the storytelling.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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
From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2025
The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
For Hilton, whose public persona has always blended self-parody and glamour, the nod feels intentional — a bridge between two eras of women who mastered spectacle on their own terms.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
That just feels like a good opportunity.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2025
Kensie Hudson Softside 3-piece Set A full set of luggage can be costly, but at 41 percent off, this three-piece set feels like a steal.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Finding free parking in Las Vegas feels like hitting the jackpot.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
From early-morning meetings to a stack line-up of shows followed by late-night dinners, their looks balanced sharp style with real-world practicality—a lesson in fashion and function that feels perfect for right now.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
This one will give you all the feels and some hard-hitting action.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
By the time Megan seizes control of the reins at the film’s close, the abrupt denouement feels jarringly disconnected rather than organic to the storytelling.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
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
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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Indy immediately senses something doesn't feel right and tries to protect Todd from a supernatural force that threatens their lives.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 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.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … OPINION THOR MORTENSEN – China's malign influence touches every aspect of US life.—
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FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The director also touches on his own personal connection to the material through his childhood experience of being forced to flee the Duvalier dictatorship in Haiti.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each case undergoes thorough discovery and courtroom preparation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Compared to green tea, white tea undergoes minimal processing, so higher levels of catechins and polyphenols are preserved.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Red Sox insider Chris Cotillo thinks the team could actually let Bregman walk with concerns about health and decline with age.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Our 6-year-old reviewer thinks her clothes are awesome, while her parent likes that this doll encourages imaginative play.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 2025-26 title race looks likely to be contested between Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal, which is what most people predicted before the season started.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While those issues have dominated Sheinbaum’s first year in office, the issue that looks likeliest to dominate her second year is Mexico’s co-hosting of the 2026 soccer World Cup with the United States and Canada.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As long as everyone stays healthy, this group seems like the safest bet to be the Mavericks’ starting lineup on opening night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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If this premiere is any indicator, Keiarna is going to have to sharpen her digs a bit so that Wendy doesn’t get to easily dismiss or minimize what clearly seems to be a passive-aggressive or condescending subtext in their dynamic.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lyrics suggest the friend from her past died suddenly, leaving her with unresolved feelings.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, multitasking contributes to mental fatigue and negatively impacts overall well-being, with some participants reporting feelings of exhaustion after.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blood is always poised and ready to clot, because the body sees this as a life-saving mechanism.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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With more than 100 products, each with domain specific-functionality, Hron sees many more opportunities to plug in agentic AI to speed up work for legal and tax professionals.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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