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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
Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
It is increasingly judged by curation, intention and whether the experience feels worthy of our time, money and attention.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Home feels safer with structure as Chiron, carrying wisdom, enters your 4th House of Home and Family, inviting you to soften defenses and build steadier support.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
But go surging into a corner and this big van feels like exactly that.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The fact that Bruesch picked Michigan State as his future home feels like fate.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The feels-like temps will soar into the triple digits, likely peaking in the mid to upper 100s across much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
—Nic Merianos, CBS News, 17 June 2026
PatBO’s aesthetic feels particularly suited to those moments.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That’s how Jim Beam’s renewed attention over the past five years or so to its Olds whiskeys kind of feels, starting with Old Overholt, moving on to Old Grand-Dad, and perhaps someday shining a light on Old Crow.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Verb
There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.
—Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
It is increasingly judged by curation, intention and whether the experience feels worthy of our time, money and attention.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Home feels safer with structure as Chiron, carrying wisdom, enters your 4th House of Home and Family, inviting you to soften defenses and build steadier support.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
But go surging into a corner and this big van feels like exactly that.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
The fact that Bruesch picked Michigan State as his future home feels like fate.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026
Noun
And while highs of 91 Friday, Saturday and Sunday are barely relief, the feels-like max will stay under the triple digits at 98.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The feels-like temps will soar into the triple digits, likely peaking in the mid to upper 100s across much of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
—Nic Merianos, CBS News, 17 June 2026
PatBO’s aesthetic feels particularly suited to those moments.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
That’s how Jim Beam’s renewed attention over the past five years or so to its Olds whiskeys kind of feels, starting with Old Overholt, moving on to Old Grand-Dad, and perhaps someday shining a light on Old Crow.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
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Burn turns quickly on the ball, and Bruno Guimaraes senses an opportunity to drop for the pass in frame two.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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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
Verb
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Beyond stock selection, Jim touches on portfolio construction and the characteristics that distinguish an ordinary investment from a truly exceptional one.—
Paulina Likos,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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And what begins as a bonding moment between Beulah and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) quickly turns tense when Beulah touches a nerve by bringing up the Dutton family's complicated past.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Branse also emphasized that while the public doesn’t get a voice about the settlement proposal, residents will get to speak about the project itself when Costco undergoes a hearing for its special permit request.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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Every Orkin technician undergoes an intensive, 160-hour simulation training program at their dedicated center before entering the field.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The surest sign of improving standards in Ghana and other African countries, Hughton thinks, will be when diaspora players born elsewhere in the world opt to follow their roots.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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So everyone thinks the world is falling apart.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The threat to close the key waterway seems to be leverage to secure a full ceasefire in Lebanon.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Today, this part of the South Side seems to be almost entirely peopled by Black families.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Does this man still have feelings for his ex?—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Because Evan is masking his own feelings.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
Verb
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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