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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From there, get a feel for the FanDuel Sportsbook app while betting on the NFL, college football, MLB, soccer, WNBA, tennis, golf or any other sport.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, in that time, Vincent did get a feel for what his young goalie is all about.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The central and eastern part of the country will warm up for this weekend, with warmer temperatures likely for next week as well, cutting the fall-like feel for many.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Still, in that time, Vincent did get a feel for what his young goalie is all about.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The central and eastern part of the country will warm up for this weekend, with warmer temperatures likely for next week as well, cutting the fall-like feel for many.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2025
For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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