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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Balanced, medium-firm feel for consistent body support.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But as a former high school linebacker who bulked up in college from 220 pounds to his current weight of 310, van den Berg exhibits good vision and a strong feel for the game.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Singleton felt for Crawford, believing the actress was treated unfairly by the media.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Generally speaking, Galante's got a good feel for what his audience wants.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But as a former high school linebacker who bulked up in college from 220 pounds to his current weight of 310, van den Berg exhibits good vision and a strong feel for the game.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Singleton felt for Crawford, believing the actress was treated unfairly by the media.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Generally speaking, Galante's got a good feel for what his audience wants.
—Alex Sherman,zach Vallese, CNBC, 10 May 2026
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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