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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
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s what Rebecca feels—all alone in a world that seems to care less.
—Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 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
The Heart of the Ocean may be fictional, but its legend feels real—modeled loosely on the Hope Diamond.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Rather, the album sounds and feels like it was made by thoughtful practitioners of a genre, not tourists attempting to tap into nostalgia, using disco as an incisive tool of commentary on the now.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
The Scottish island of Summerisle, where Robin Hardy's folk-horror masterpiece The Wicker Man is set, feels unstuck in time.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Clearly feeling all the feels this week, the conservationist dipped further into the family photo album on show day, sharing more pics from childhood through to today while dedicating that night’s dance to his mom.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
And all that matters in this space are the feels.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Checking in feels like coming home.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s what Rebecca feels—all alone in a world that seems to care less.
—Joni Eareckson Tada, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 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
The Heart of the Ocean may be fictional, but its legend feels real—modeled loosely on the Hope Diamond.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
Rather, the album sounds and feels like it was made by thoughtful practitioners of a genre, not tourists attempting to tap into nostalgia, using disco as an incisive tool of commentary on the now.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
The Scottish island of Summerisle, where Robin Hardy's folk-horror masterpiece The Wicker Man is set, feels unstuck in time.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Here’s hoping for a future in which pursuing the uncertain feels feasible again.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Clearly feeling all the feels this week, the conservationist dipped further into the family photo album on show day, sharing more pics from childhood through to today while dedicating that night’s dance to his mom.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
And all that matters in this space are the feels.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Checking in feels like coming home.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
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O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unlike the forefoot that touches the ground only with its hooves, the hind feet have a fleshy heel pad behind the hooves.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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This question touches the very heart of the film.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each batch undergoes multiple safety checks, including microbial testing, water quality analysis, and detailed sanitation audits.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The production interruption comes as Nissan undergoes global restructuring to reduce operating expenses and boost sales.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over time, as battery technology improves, Goldstein also thinks eVTOLs could become bigger.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Alabi, who is Nigerian, thinks about fragrance as a form of memory and ancestry.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, the team looks legitimate on both sides of the football.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aydın had purportedly pocketed some $80 million of it…and seems to have burned through all of it in just three years.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite these issues, Riddle's name recognition continues to secure him bookings on the independent circuit and with promotions like MLW, even as a return to WWE seems increasingly unlikely.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The new real estate series sees the Scott twins help wary buyers grapple with commitment issues to possibly make the biggest purchase of their lives.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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