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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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2
as in to touch
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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3
as in to experience
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 to think
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 to look
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 feeling
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
the warm feel that fine cashmere gives
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Recent Examples of feel
James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Keeping the family home can feel like an important legacy to offer to your children, but not if ownership creates strife that imperils family relationships.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2025
Enhance the cozy feel with a plethora of plush blankets, a wide selection of beverages, and, of course, movie theater candy.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
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Verb
Why should a neutral fan root for them? To make Inter feel better about themselves in the aftermath of the Champions League final.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Keeping the family home can feel like an important legacy to offer to your children, but not if ownership creates strife that imperils family relationships.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Noun
Besides the silky-soft feel, Alpert loves these sheets for lingering at an accessible price point for high-quality cooling sheets.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 June 2025
Enhance the cozy feel with a plethora of plush blankets, a wide selection of beverages, and, of course, movie theater candy.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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That is, whether people would lose the ability to sense when their body is experiencing a noxious stimuli, if enough of those stimuli are paired with a pleasurable reward.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Now, after last year’s bruising war with Israel, Hezbollah is much weaker and Lebanon’s new political leaders sense an opportunity to revitalize the economy once again with help from wealthy neighbors.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Using imaginative and colorful visual metaphors, the film touches on childhood anxiety and resilience in a manner with which audiences of all ages can empathize.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The pregame giveaway is a roll of toilet paper combined with a bottle of laxatives, and during the game Rangers players actually touch home plate.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Those nearby may experience road closures and smoky conditions.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2025
Verb
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For schools and service providers, this means thinking beyond enrollment.—
Botir Nasridinov,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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What anybody thinks about you is none of your business.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Vera Wang also continues to create custom haute looks for celebrity red-carpet appearances.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Speculation about Justin’s declining health has spiked after his public appearances have shown him looking tired and run-down.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
Verb
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As a young man in his 20s, Dwayne Debnam seemed to have his life lined up.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Ukrainians seem to be particularly being used in urban areas, where resupply is especially challenging.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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But that season swung local feelings about public money for arenas.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The word bustling comes to mind, a feeling not easily achieved with the constraints of the restaurant’s former layout.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Other parents witnessed the March on Washington, whereas my father saw Jackie Robinson don Dodger blue at Ebbets Field.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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