feel for
phrasal verb
felt for; feeling for; feels for
1
: to search for (something) by reaching or touching usually with the fingers
The doctor felt for any possible fractures in the patient's bruised ribs.
He felt for the light switch.
2
: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I feel (deeply) for you, but there's nothing I can do to help.
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King, a former NFL tight end himself, has a pretty good feel for the position, and for what Colston Loveland could mean to the Bears — on and off the field.
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Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The cascading effects were felt for years — and are still with us today.
—Daniel Moss, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
The two-time All-America defensive tackle from Michigan has a high-level feel for the game and football character that’s off the charts.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There’s no set number for him — just feel for one of the league’s premier rhythm players.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The cascading effects were felt for years — and are still with us today.
—Daniel Moss, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
The two-time All-America defensive tackle from Michigan has a high-level feel for the game and football character that’s off the charts.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There’s no set number for him — just feel for one of the league’s premier rhythm players.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for feel for
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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