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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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2
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
This is being felt keenly by UK drama producers, who can secure a greenlight from a UK network, but need to raise money from other partners to get a series into production.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Even my resort view room felt expansive with an oversized bathroom complete with a soaking tub and both an indoor and outdoor shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But most states have already held primaries for 2026 so the high court's decision is likely to be felt more in the 2028 presidential contest or in 2031, after the next Census.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
What once felt like an opportunity to close has become something closer to a necessity.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Even my resort view room felt expansive with an oversized bathroom complete with a soaking tub and both an indoor and outdoor shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
But most states have already held primaries for 2026 so the high court's decision is likely to be felt more in the 2028 presidential contest or in 2031, after the next Census.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
What once felt like an opportunity to close has become something closer to a necessity.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for felt
Verb
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Williamson sensed something was wrong when Coffey didn't call her on Mother's Day.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Makris and his co-author, Cadine Navarro, want to further investigate whether other environmental cues, such as wind, could be sensed by plants in similar ways.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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The first episode touched on Hall of Fame great Shaquille O’Neal working as a volunteer general manager for the Hornets basketball program.—
Joe Davidson
May 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The fallout from Tuesday’s protest, while less dramatic than a similar demonstration outside the synagogue in November, touched on issues that have become deeply contentious across NYC.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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The passengers left the ship and entered the United States before the outbreak was identified, said officials, and have not experienced any symptoms.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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People who have weakened immune systems and who experienced intense pain during an initial outbreak are also more susceptible to getting shingles a second (or even third) time.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Even the fans who thought a playoff appearance was possible — a new coach and a lot of young talent spark hope, after all — didn’t imagine a first-round victory and strong play in the second round were within reach this season.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Three people who were on the ship have died, including an elderly Dutch couple who are thought to have caught the virus while sightseeing in Argentina before joining the cruise.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Trailing to Jule Brand's 19th-minute goal for record eight-time champion Lyon, Arsenal was gifted an equalizer in the 59th when Mariona Caldentey's low free kick into the area was fumbled backward by goalkeeper Christiane Endler and onto the post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Critics say the Epstein files show how Republican and Democratic administrations alike fumbled the Epstein investigation over two decades, leaving potential coconspirators uncharged.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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But a confidential internal audit later seemed to suggest body camera misuse was more widespread, finding similar violations among patrol officers in three other divisions, including 77th Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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When Bores entered the primary, in mid-autumn, his ambition seemed premature.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 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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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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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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“Felt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felt. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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