1
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
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 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
Now in his second year at the helm, Base has focused on clarity and curation to create a festival that feels both manageable and memorable.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
This feels somewhat odd to say — hearing is one of the five senses, surely listening has always been having a bit of a moment?
—Jodi McAlister, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
There’s an intimacy and sensitivity to Roversi’s work that never feels exploitative.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
For a stay that feels unique with just a touch of Disney magic, Disney Explorers Lodge is our pick.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
If the thought of hosting a monster bash feels overwhelming, keep it lowkey by inviting just a few friends over for a Halloween dinner, and ask everyone to bring a little something to share.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Outside Online, 7 Jan. 2026
The city issues Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts for extremely cold conditions, when the feels-like temperature is expected to be below 13 degrees.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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
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
When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 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
Now in his second year at the helm, Base has focused on clarity and curation to create a festival that feels both manageable and memorable.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
This feels somewhat odd to say — hearing is one of the five senses, surely listening has always been having a bit of a moment?
—Jodi McAlister, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
There’s an intimacy and sensitivity to Roversi’s work that never feels exploitative.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
For a stay that feels unique with just a touch of Disney magic, Disney Explorers Lodge is our pick.
—Megan Dubois, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
If the thought of hosting a monster bash feels overwhelming, keep it lowkey by inviting just a few friends over for a Halloween dinner, and ask everyone to bring a little something to share.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
The city issues Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts for extremely cold conditions, when the feels-like temperature is expected to be below 13 degrees.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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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Everything Martha Stewart touches ultimately ends up with great critical acclaim, and this serum will not be an exception.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Running backs with 300-plus touches the previous season don’t generally repeat that volume the following season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In milder locations where the ground doesn’t freeze or undergoes freeze-thaw cycles, water deeply about once a month to keep the soil moist, but not wet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Each device undergoes extensive testing and must be approved by a senior member of our beauty team prior to appearing in Allure.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That's precisely what a smart Southern cook thinks, too.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Pahlavi pretender himself certainly thinks so.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The boy jerks his head as if to wake himself, turns around abruptly and looks the other way, even though there’s nothing special to see besides darkness and emptiness, which is where a living eye should never look.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The way the Eastern Conference looks right now is only going to make this early-season slump tougher on the Sabres.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Each week, that ankle seems to be more heavily taped.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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And with each procedure, the ticking of the hands of time seems a little louder.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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