feel for
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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The system's impacts will be felt for the next couple of days in the form of ongoing heavy, flooding rain.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The effects of today’s choices will be felt for years to come, particularly by future generations who will live with the results long after the election.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
But his athletic tools, mixed with his tremendous anticipation and feel for the game, won out.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 June 2026
The effects of today’s choices will be felt for years to come, particularly by future generations who will live with the results long after the election.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Okorie is the best driving guard in the class, a 6-1 jitterbug who manipulates defenders with a tight handle, sudden changes of speed, and an advanced feel for the game.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
But his athletic tools, mixed with his tremendous anticipation and feel for the game, won out.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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