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as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Merlin said the decision feels like a betrayal.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Belfast is an enjoyable enough place to visit, but Derry still feels like home.
—Judy Berman, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Each visit has been grounded in national economic self-interest, and while trust in China may be limited, reliance on Washington now feels less certain — more to the point, riskier.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Kelly’s John, mostly a passive receiver of wisdom and judgment, feels disturbingly like a moving photograph.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Protect your energy so excellence feels sustainable.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Looking ahead to the weekend, a First Alert Weather Day is in place for Saturday, as feels-like temperatures in the morning will be as cold as 0.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Her voice gave me the feels of a Janis Joplin.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
To many on the left, agreeing with the premise that regime change would be optimal feels like encouraging the start of another war in the Middle East.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Well, that feels like a great place to leave it.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Merlin said the decision feels like a betrayal.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Belfast is an enjoyable enough place to visit, but Derry still feels like home.
—Judy Berman, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
However, the English Garden has a remarkably roomy and stylish interior that feels more like an apartment than a traditional tiny house.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Each visit has been grounded in national economic self-interest, and while trust in China may be limited, reliance on Washington now feels less certain — more to the point, riskier.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Kelly’s John, mostly a passive receiver of wisdom and judgment, feels disturbingly like a moving photograph.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Protect your energy so excellence feels sustainable.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Walking in feels like stepping into a time capsule, with classic oldies music, folk concerts, dinners and celebrations happening year‑round.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
Looking ahead to the weekend, a First Alert Weather Day is in place for Saturday, as feels-like temperatures in the morning will be as cold as 0.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Her voice gave me the feels of a Janis Joplin.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
To many on the left, agreeing with the premise that regime change would be optimal feels like encouraging the start of another war in the Middle East.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
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Zelensky senses that, and so do his enemies.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Around the size of a bathtub, the grille touches 70 percent of the menu, an idea that Greenberg has been familiar with since childhood.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise that proves to be a checklist of several things the movie scarcely touches on at all.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Surveys show trust in the agencies Kennedy leads is falling, rather than rising, as the country’s health landscape undergoes dramatic change.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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If a Norwegian baby undergoes a long hospitalization due to complications from RSV, the only thing their parents have to worry about is their sick baby.—
Ariana Hendrix,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bill Maher thinks the bridge between him and Jimmy Kimmel might be burned for good.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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Celestin thinks the trend will continue as Black voters start to realize where their goals align with the Republican Party.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Analysts said the risk/reward in the bank stock looks better after the recent sell-off, with shares down over 7% year to date.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What has been called one of New York's deadliest roads seems to be getting even worse.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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This is perhaps in part because the institution of Sundance is changing, as the potential for indie movies’ success seems less certain than ever.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The frustration of feeling unheard can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation that can increase risk of depression, Lang says.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry has warned that feelings of sadness and isolation are common among older adults, while depression remains widely underdiagnosed.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There have been no such incidents this year, but there has been plenty of on-court drama that only international team tennis — with home and away ties, and a slot just after a Grand Slam that sees many nations’ top stars resting — can provide.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The fresh tie-up sees the introduction of the new Icon Strap boot, an evolution of the footwear brand’s Icon Low No Lace model.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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