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as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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2
as in touches
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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as in undergoes
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 thinks
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 looks
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 seems
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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as in feelings
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
the warm feel that fine cashmere gives
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Recent Examples of feels
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The photograph feels funereal but rich, somehow—evocative of the days when Edith Wharton’s troubled characters tried to hide from others’ eyes, while the carriage horses clopped along, each step as heavy as destiny.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
To be able to pay that forward a little bit feels really good.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Similarly, the caliber of Thundercat’s guest list feels upscaled.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
With its 18th-century buildings and cobblestones, rue de la Commune feels like the Rive Droite in Paris—except instead of a rivulet, the water is the size of a sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Look at weather apps and listen to forecasters for information about the UV index, heat warnings, and the feels-like temperature.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The feels-like temperature will be 71 degrees.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
The pairing of Day-Lewis and DiCaprio is electric, and seeing Leo go toe-to-toe with the legendary thespian feels like Leo is finally living up to his potential as an A-lister.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
With the glut of talent on the backend, turning a risky defenseman into a young impact forward while his value is still at a high feels like an avenue worth exploring.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Miraflores, meanwhile, is also chock-a-block with great shopping and restaurants, though the rush-hour honking gets louder, and various corners have distinctly different feels, from the very commercial to the quaint and old-school.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
In some ways, that Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is this vacuous and one-dimensional feels like progress.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
The photograph feels funereal but rich, somehow—evocative of the days when Edith Wharton’s troubled characters tried to hide from others’ eyes, while the carriage horses clopped along, each step as heavy as destiny.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
To be able to pay that forward a little bit feels really good.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Similarly, the caliber of Thundercat’s guest list feels upscaled.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Estrada points to designs like Piegatto’s Toko Tables, where solid hardwood volumes are stacked in a way that feels almost gravity-defying—rounded edges, subtle curves, and a more sculptural presence that anchors the room without feeling heavy.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026
Finding a truly good one these days — someone who maintains worthy baselines of bravery, humility and realness — feels near miraculous.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
With its 18th-century buildings and cobblestones, rue de la Commune feels like the Rive Droite in Paris—except instead of a rivulet, the water is the size of a sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
A lot happens, but little feels earned; the tone is an uneasy blend of zany and sour.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2026
Phillies game forecast After a stellar Opening Day forecast, Saturday's Rangers-Phillies game will feel more like October baseball, with a feels-like temperature of around 39 degrees for first pitch.
—Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Look at weather apps and listen to forecasters for information about the UV index, heat warnings, and the feels-like temperature.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The feels-like temperature will be 71 degrees.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026
The pairing of Day-Lewis and DiCaprio is electric, and seeing Leo go toe-to-toe with the legendary thespian feels like Leo is finally living up to his potential as an A-lister.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
With the glut of talent on the backend, turning a risky defenseman into a young impact forward while his value is still at a high feels like an avenue worth exploring.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Miraflores, meanwhile, is also chock-a-block with great shopping and restaurants, though the rush-hour honking gets louder, and various corners have distinctly different feels, from the very commercial to the quaint and old-school.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
In some ways, that Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is this vacuous and one-dimensional feels like progress.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feels
Verb
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Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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And yet, Rachel senses, something is not right.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those surrounded by ocean ecosystems that are home to some of the country’s most active marine research communities, the science emerging from this species touches on deep-sea fisheries, conservation and the biology of aging itself.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yuri undergoes a pretty big character arc this season and is forced to grow in a lot of ways.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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This means the hair boasts 80% cuticle alignment, maintains its sumptuous, silky texture after 20+ washes, and undergoes only minimal, delicate acid-washing for sanitation without compromising its integrity.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No one thinks about the miles of underground pipes, and pumping stations and filtration operations between the tap and the source.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, Andreessen thinks AI is a smoke screen for layoffs.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most of his clan had inherited the freckled, rabbity Kennedy looks.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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To Hoffius, Dick Monfort’s world looks just the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Service, on my visits, was a bit spacey, but it’s been tightening up; the tone of the place seems to be in progress, too, oscillating between that of a neighborhood joint, an amorous date-night nook, and a sceney hot spot.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Everything seems possible after a nervy 136-134 overtime victory over San Antonio at rowdy Ball Arena.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many employers are increasingly relying on rolling or phased layoffs, meaning the public often sees announcements weeks or months before job losses actually begin.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Canales, in particular, sees the upside in the addition, not only for Carolina, but Pickett as well.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Feels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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