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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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4
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
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2025
The Gundam roster of units is also pretty strong and definitely feels more catered to a Western audience, which is no bad thing.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Soaring ceilings give them a luxuriously spacious feel, and each has a private deck overlooking the sea.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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Verb
In fact, 43% of employees surveyed by Korn Ferry say leadership isn’t aligned, and 37% report feeling directionless.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2025
The Gundam roster of units is also pretty strong and definitely feels more catered to a Western audience, which is no bad thing.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
From vases that display your favorite blooms to throw blankets that give your bedroom a light and airy feel, these picks will breathe fresh life into each room (once you're done with your spring cleaning)—all while staying within your budget.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
Soaring ceilings give them a luxuriously spacious feel, and each has a private deck overlooking the sea.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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The study also found that movement positively impacted interoception, or the ability to sense internal states, which is foundational for emotional regulation and stress recovery.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Stack can sense that death is coming for the old man.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the fiddle is so approachable, every hand that touches it has the ability to impact its sound.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As more than 100 wildfires burn across Florida, much of the state is experiencing a drought.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Just a week before tens of thousands of Super Bowl visitors flocked to the city for football's biggest night, neighborhoods across downtown New Orleans experienced yet another boil water notice due to frequent water treatment energy surges and outages.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The workshop acknowledges that people usually think of consent and boundaries in extreme terms.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Some say this is a sign of Andor continuing to tackle tough issues the rest of Star Wars doesn’t, and others think that shouldn’t be a topic touched on in Star Wars at all, ever.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Mikko has food aversion, often eating only certain colors and textures, so the family looks for grocery stores and lodging that have a kitchen or at least a microwave.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Kings are looking to end their postseason nightmare, which has seen the Oilers knock them out in the first round for three straight years.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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However, Grant's fit in Buffalo seems a little strange on paper.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Given the way the entire month of April has gone for this team, the following seems entirely possible: The Stars have now lost eight straight games.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mummy Pig talks pregnancy, big feelings Kelce, also pregnant with her fourth daughter at the time, extended her congratulations and asked how Mummy Pig's other children, Peppa and George, were handling the news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That feeling was reaffirmed during a trip to Louisiana last week when Campbell pancaked his future coach.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Horsetail is a great option for travelers with accessibility concerns, while those who want more can hike to Upper Horsetail Falls and see the cave that’s tucked behind the curtain of water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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From New York to Hollywood and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to Comments Stars have been everywhere this week.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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