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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Lack of a feel for his split and, recently, poor fastball command have doomed him.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 July 2025
This was the Ashby–Towne–Nicholson axis at its peak: Towne, with his feel for everyday tragedy and profane lyricism.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
And he got emotionally invested in the plot, cheering for Bart but feeling for Lisa.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
Buffy is filled with tons of AD-favorite products that strike a balance between a soft and breathable feel for bedding, and the brand’s mattress topper also fits the bill.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 July 2025
This was the Ashby–Towne–Nicholson axis at its peak: Towne, with his feel for everyday tragedy and profane lyricism.
—Arkansas Online, 24 July 2025
And he got emotionally invested in the plot, cheering for Bart but feeling for Lisa.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 23 July 2025
Buffy is filled with tons of AD-favorite products that strike a balance between a soft and breathable feel for bedding, and the brand’s mattress topper also fits the bill.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 July 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 5 Aug. 2025.
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