1
as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in thinks
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in looks
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in seems
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in feelings
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
the warm feel that fine cashmere gives
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of feels
Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the most common travel wardrobe mistakes that date your outfits—and exactly what to pack instead for a suitcase that feels effortless, cohesive, and timeless.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
June 21 – July 22 Support feels easier to access today, especially in your close circles.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Their father, Brandon Bevers, feels it too.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
To give them a vaguely moral drive feels strangely at odds with the general philosophy of the show.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There's something that feels both profoundly private about the hotel and restaurant.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
And unlike the Apollo days, Americans now have social media to express all the feels, create memes and share powerful quotes from the astronauts in real time.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Those who are a bit sniffy about older movies will be surprised at how modern and dangerous this feels.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The feels-like temperature will be 71 degrees.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
The pairing of Day-Lewis and DiCaprio is electric, and seeing Leo go toe-to-toe with the legendary thespian feels like Leo is finally living up to his potential as an A-lister.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
With the glut of talent on the backend, turning a risky defenseman into a young impact forward while his value is still at a high feels like an avenue worth exploring.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
With a bold, elevated look that feels designer, just without the price tag, these clogs make a statement.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Ahead, the most common travel wardrobe mistakes that date your outfits—and exactly what to pack instead for a suitcase that feels effortless, cohesive, and timeless.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
June 21 – July 22 Support feels easier to access today, especially in your close circles.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Their father, Brandon Bevers, feels it too.
—Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
To give them a vaguely moral drive feels strangely at odds with the general philosophy of the show.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
There's something that feels both profoundly private about the hotel and restaurant.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Featuring one-of-a-kind prints and stand out colors, each piece feels special -- like it was made just for you.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Spring delivers all the fresh-air feels.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
And unlike the Apollo days, Americans now have social media to express all the feels, create memes and share powerful quotes from the astronauts in real time.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Those who are a bit sniffy about older movies will be surprised at how modern and dangerous this feels.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The feels-like temperature will be 71 degrees.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
The pairing of Day-Lewis and DiCaprio is electric, and seeing Leo go toe-to-toe with the legendary thespian feels like Leo is finally living up to his potential as an A-lister.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
With the glut of talent on the backend, turning a risky defenseman into a young impact forward while his value is still at a high feels like an avenue worth exploring.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
-
What Gemini says, Pisces feels, and what Pisces senses, Gemini tries to rationalize.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Navigating that tension makes a living cell a rudimentary agent — one that senses its own internal state and the environment, and then acts upon that information.—
Amanda Gefter,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
There have been a handful of stylistic variations on the Spirit Adrift formula over the years, and Infinite Illumination touches on most of them.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
-
The six-week program is made up of three tiers depending on age and experience, and touches a variety of fields, from health care to manufacturing, carpentry, and emerging tech, with at least 150 businesses taking part.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The Portage Township Schools’ metrics for No Place for Hate will get a new baseline next year as the district undergoes a major realignment.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
-
The timing of the announcement comes as UPS undergoes yet another year of staff cuts.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Jerry thinks this move will drive a wedge between Reggie — who left the sport after a gambling scandal and as a result has never gotten proper recognition for his prowess on the field — and Rusty, who only ever attempted 12 field goals, two of which hit children in the face.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
-
JPMorgan thinks that’s surprising given the margin upside the company could realize as commodity prices surge.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
-
From the outside, The Colony Police Department looks fairly simple.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Until now, there seems to be no way to answer this question.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Zoschak said the stereotypical TCC member was a younger teenage girl, just like Audree, though there were many other people and the gender balance seems to be roughly 50-50.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Now, as a parent to two small children myself, Margo’s choice stirred up a lot of feelings for me, especially because this exact narrative — a young, twenty-something woman decides to keep her baby after getting impregnated by a married professor — is also playing out on HBO’s Rooster.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The Tylenol crisis The warm feelings around the brand didn’t last.—
Michael L. Diamond,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Apple sees its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus to lead the world’s second most valuable company.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Practical Magic 2 sees the lives of sisters Sally Owens (Bullock) and Gillian Owens (Kidman) shaken up when a mysterious figure (Lee Pace) arrives in their quaint New England town with a new quest for them.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
