forefeel

verb

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈfēl How to pronounce forefeel (audio)
Definition of forefeelnext
as in to anticipate
to realize or know about beforehand did any of the passengers embarking on the Titanic's maiden voyage forefeel their impending doom?

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  1. anticipate
  2. foresee
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  • Enciso can be the bustling out-ball, the tenacious, front-footed defender and provide the moments of individual brilliance to get Ipswich out of the relegation trouble many anticipate.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Rather, the neural signals associated with threat detection and pain were most acute when people were merely anticipating the test.
    — Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of anticipate
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  • The 18-year-old would need time to adapt, but Howe (and everyone at Newcastle) foresaw a star in the making.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Industry leaders foresee billions of autonomous agents with wallets, fundamentally transforming the economy.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of foresee
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“Forefeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forefeel. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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