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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
Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Canfield feels more comfortable deflecting the conversation away from himself and towards the collective group.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
What’s left feels bright and fresh, a summer-appropriate set of bangs.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Learning something new while traveling feels good — and there is neuroscience behind why that is.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Coming from away, as a Canadian, feels like a good perspective to bring to the cultural conversation at this moment.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Looking back, so much of the show already feels like a dreamlike, sentimental memory of an entertainment world that may never have fully existed in the first place.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The car’s interior feels more airy and offers decent legroom.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Robin Westphal lives about halfway between Houston and Galveston, Texas, where the feels-like temperature in midsummer can easily soar past 100 degrees.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
The Matein Carry-on Backpack is designed more like actual luggage, opening flat like a suitcase, so packing feels organized.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
For all the money, ads and campaign trail warring, very little feels settled.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
When time with her feels threatened, even well-meaning offers can land the wrong way.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Separate the Space The lower yard and upper yard are separated by a short gate, which allows for distinctly different feels between the two areas without feeling chaotic or disjointed.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Considering the occasion, the due date of her seventh comedy special feels comically aligned.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.
—Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
Canfield feels more comfortable deflecting the conversation away from himself and towards the collective group.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
What’s left feels bright and fresh, a summer-appropriate set of bangs.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Learning something new while traveling feels good — and there is neuroscience behind why that is.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Coming from away, as a Canadian, feels like a good perspective to bring to the cultural conversation at this moment.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Looking back, so much of the show already feels like a dreamlike, sentimental memory of an entertainment world that may never have fully existed in the first place.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 May 2026
The car’s interior feels more airy and offers decent legroom.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Noun
Heat deaths spiked in 2025 as parts of the state saw multiple days with feels-like temperatures of 100 degrees or more.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Robin Westphal lives about halfway between Houston and Galveston, Texas, where the feels-like temperature in midsummer can easily soar past 100 degrees.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 23 May 2026
The Matein Carry-on Backpack is designed more like actual luggage, opening flat like a suitcase, so packing feels organized.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
For all the money, ads and campaign trail warring, very little feels settled.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
When time with her feels threatened, even well-meaning offers can land the wrong way.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Separate the Space The lower yard and upper yard are separated by a short gate, which allows for distinctly different feels between the two areas without feeling chaotic or disjointed.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
Considering the occasion, the due date of her seventh comedy special feels comically aligned.
—Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
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Mother senses that her children are imprisoned in an underground area and asks that they be set free.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Botwin explained that this occurs when the body senses any danger or stress associated with past trauma.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Tony touches such as twice-daily housekeeping, complimentary newspapers dropped at your door, and complimentary house car service (based on availability) make this splurge a worthwhile investment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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War in Iran, mostly, which is making anything and everything that touches global shipping more expensive.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Asava expression begins in ex-bourbon casks and then undergoes secondary maturation in casks seasoned with Indian Cabernet Sauvignon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Cracks can develop over time as the fruit ages or undergoes stress during growth, transportation, or storage.—
Aksha Mittapalli,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2026
Verb
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But Mack, who now works for the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority in Orlando, thinks the higher assault rate in Charlotte has to do with sparse driver support from management.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Robinson agreed with Edmonds’ perspective and also thinks that chemistry could be the key to another successful season.—
Steven Johnson
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Verb
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My yoga jacket looks just like this one, with a similar standup collar and zipper pockets.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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In pending cases, the court also looks likely to frustrate his attempts to curtail birthright citizenship and remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Squandering his Senate seniority and experience at this time, combined with his decision to appoint a newbie to replace him, should that opportunity arise, seems misguided at best and selfish at worst.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The soaring quality of the orchestra and the delectable company of voices pay exhilarating homage to a singular artist, who seems right at home at the Pantages.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales typically keep their feelings about one another closer to the vest—but the future queen let slip a romantic acknowledgement of her love for her husband at a surprise appearance.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Verb
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When her mother’s former gallerist reaches out with the offer of a show in exchange for the series’ completion, Indigo sees it as a financial lifeline—and in the face of her mother’s staunch refusal, decides to finish the series herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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