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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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as in touched
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 experienced
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 thought
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 fumbled
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 seemed
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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Recent Examples of felt
For the first time in my 30 years of guiding visitors here, the tragedy felt fully seen, honored, and heartbreakingly human.
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Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
When Saint Harison released his EP Lost a Friend in 2023, the songs felt like diary entries set to velvet production, full of intimate spiraling and steeped in late-night honesty.
—Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The answer turned out to be four more years of sacrifice, struggle, and hope that must have felt, at times, completely irrational.
—Sharon McMahon, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
The biggest goodbye wasn’t always the one that felt the biggest.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
When Saint Harison released his EP Lost a Friend in 2023, the songs felt like diary entries set to velvet production, full of intimate spiraling and steeped in late-night honesty.
—Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
The answer turned out to be four more years of sacrifice, struggle, and hope that must have felt, at times, completely irrational.
—Sharon McMahon, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
The biggest goodbye wasn’t always the one that felt the biggest.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felt
Verb
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, my conversations with Frank touched on topics ranging from specific projects to broader architectural questions.—
Rem Koolhaas,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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McCollum challenged the call and won; Fland had touched it last.—
Maura Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes, who was playing in his 500th NHL game on Thursday, is experienced in on-ice brother acts, having just won Olympic gold playing with younger brother Jack in Milan last month.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the country’s most populous counties experienced the greatest impacts from lower international immigration.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Aaron thought about writing an op-ed or speaking at a rally, but such gestures struck him as painfully insufficient.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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True or not, many fellow lawmakers thought that was for those communities to decide.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The lawyer suggested the doctors at the Meadows fumbled Spacey’s treatment because their program was geared toward addiction.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors had a chance to send the game to overtime on the final possession of regulation, but Post, who hit four 3s on the night, fumbled the catch and turned the ball over, leaving the Knicks with the ball as the shot clock expired.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Frustration seemed to be boiling over when one woman attempted to duck a rope and was yelled at by several in line.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Further clues seemed to come with McCartney using emojis of birds in his recent media.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Felt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felt. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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