How to Use feel in a Sentence

feel

1 of 2 verb
  • I could feel the warmth of the sun.
  • Do you feel a draft?
  • She felt the fabric to see if it was wool.
  • He felt a sudden pain in his leg.
  • I felt someone tap my shoulder.
  • Your ribs are bruised, but I don't feel any broken bones.
  • Use your hands to feel the top of the bird, and locate the spine.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Hawaii is one of the places on earth that would feel the loss of live coral the most.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 July 2023
  • And frankly, that sort of thing now feels more than a bit smug.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The grief for your father's death will be felt far and wide.
    Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Try to sense how the person who lost a loved one is feeling.
    Terry Pluto, cleveland, 22 July 2023
  • Gift giving should feel good and come from the heart rather than being a chore.
    Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2023
  • The place felt like a crossover of both sides of my family.
    Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024
  • For many of us, the specter of climate change can feel overwhelming.
    Abigail Siatkowski, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
  • That deal 15 years ago, some felt, set precedent that forced the writers to fall in line with the terms agreed to by the DGA and end the strike.
    Lindsey Bahr, ajc, 6 June 2023
  • What Could Be Better The flames are small, so heat cannot be felt at a distance.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The journey of the VR headset has felt like a rollercoaster ride.
    Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 5 June 2023
  • And there was something about it that felt so seamless.
    Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Not to mention, the chocolate brown suede feels like the ideal neutral for fall.
    Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Did what happened with Minx feel like something new for you?
    Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2023
  • It's been the stuff of dreams for the Washington Huskies and the impact is being felt locally.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The way my Custom 24 Wood Library feels is like nothing else.
    Spin Contributor, SPIN, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Peace, right now, feels like a fantasy born of a narcotic smoked in a pipe.
    Salman Rushdie, The New Yorker, 31 Oct. 2023
  • This pale pink option from Reiss feels both timeless and right on trend for summer 2023.
    Sarah Maberry, Town & Country, 10 July 2023
  • With all the new that’s in their future, the Chargers again will attempt to distance themselves from a past that feels very old.
    Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Its smaller neighbor, Olib, is on the same ferry route and feels even more remote.
    Mary Novakovich, CNN, 5 June 2023
  • Made from a stretchy blend of nylon and spandex, the textured swimsuit grazes the body and doesn’t feel constricting.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
  • Protect your arm: Listen to your coach and pay attention to how your arm feels.
    Stephen Borelli, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • One more note: At some point in any good horror movie, things need to feel overwhelming, as if there is no escape.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Gwen Stefani says trying to balance motherhood with her No Doubt career felt like everything was a sacrifice.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
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feel

2 of 2 noun
  • He liked the feel of the sun on his face.
  • Although the table is brand-new, it has the look and feel of an antique.
  • And the massive roll-up garage doors give the in-house restaurant, Roger, the feel of a spacious hangar.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • And for an extra-fancy feel, fold the ends of the bow and snip them at an angle.
    Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The home’s age-old feel also means nothing in the house is too precious.
    Rhonda Reinhart, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The steering effort is rather high, and the on-center feel is wide rather than sharp.
    Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 1 June 2023
  • Opt for a pink iridescent shine for a more festive feel on the 14th.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Port Aransas has a cozy, small-town feel with miles of beaches to enjoy.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The filming style has the feel of footage captured by a close friend on a flip phone camera.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The high waist, the stitch down the front, and the wide leg give these pants the feel of formal trousers but in a comfy denim fabric.
    Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The car is topped by a panoramic glass roof that creates a light and airy feel inside the cabin.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The striped style mimics the look of a knitted sweater while maintaining a mid-weight feel.
    Andie Kanaras, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Or pick a stool or banquette in the lobby bar, which has the feel of a European plaza.
    Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The click-and-pawl drag system gives it a classic feel, and the slim design completes the vintage look.
    Ryan Chelius, Field & Stream, 1 June 2023
  • The money has changed the feel of the block where Ann and Mel would often run into John Guare walking his dogs.
    Curbed, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Lined on the inside with faux fur for a warm and more comfortable feel in the colder fall and winter months.
    Tanisha Pina, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
  • The title of the song is written in loopy red lettering, giving the photo a retro feel.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The gel-like feel was just right—neither too thick nor too loose—with a light and airy sensation that pleased the senses.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, Health, 3 Apr. 2024
  • He’s certainly made those on the right feel more at home, but he’s done so at the cost of the site’s traditional base of users.
    Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 13 June 2023
  • Wide poofy shoulder sleeves and lacy details along the collar and neckline give the dress a more vintage feel.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 29 June 2023
  • Available in sizes 18 through 26, the jeans fit snugly around the waist and have a more relaxed feel in the hips and thighs for comfortable all-day wear.
    Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2024
  • That said, a little bit goes a long way, so use it sparingly to avoid a sticky feel and a crunchy texture.
    Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • For me, the Paris Hilton vibe is just obviously a lot of pink and sparkle and just having that feel of being Paris-ized.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The 49-home property has an intimate feel, with homes in a horseshoe around the common area that extends to the tip of the lake and its dock.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2023
  • The 3,000-square-foot space will be a full-service restaurant with the same feel as the Waterman’s other two restaurants.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Use it all over your body for an unbelievably silky feel.
    Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 July 2023
  • Reviewers love the ease of assembly and sturdy feel of this bed.
    Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Dining The dining room combines the sleek feel of modern design with warmth of cane chairs and wooden floors.
    Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023
  • This spring, expect whites, reds, and shades of soft pastels (think lilacs, yellows, and sky blues) to bring a fresh feel to outdoor spaces.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Above, baskets full of faux tropical plants hanging from the ceiling create the feel of an arboretum.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024

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