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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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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
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Other entries discuss feeling ostracized and persecuted by the Oregon community.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Violet Goldstone, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Honda also made sure that the electric motor retains its signature smooth acceleration and stopping feel.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
On Married to Medicine, Parks left a cast trip after feeling like the girls had set her up, inviting her ex-husband and his new wife to the getaway Dr. Heavenly organized.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Other entries discuss feeling ostracized and persecuted by the Oregon community.
—Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
Fusing their utilitarian sensibilities, the brands jazzed up the collection’s militaristic feel with fun prints and pops of color.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Honda also made sure that the electric motor retains its signature smooth acceleration and stopping feel.
—New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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The impact of Mastery points and level progression can be sensed throughout the game.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Kayce certainly seems to sense something is different, if the video posted to TikTok under the handle EmFiedler is anything to go by.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The guest room design is sleek, modern, and heavily influenced by Galán's original work, blending art deco touches with Andaz's signature pink embellishments.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Target – whose RSI is 16.8 – lost about 9% this week, touching a 52-week low on Friday and bringing its year-to-date decline to nearly 23%.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The price of eggs became a huge talking point, symbolizing the increasing financial hardship many Americans have been experiencing.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Wheesung’s death marks another tragedy in the Korean entertainment industry, which has experienced a string of losses in recent years.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Freedom girls head coach Mike Bush thought Clermont’s 2024 finish led to Saturday’s win.—
Steve Gorches,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
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At first, paramedics thought the dog wanted to play.—
Rick Jervis,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When the last of his players finished talking and left the interview area, Reiser looked both ways and then pulled out his iPhone, with a Mass card attached to the back, and let his story out in whispers.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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Paul Maurice is trying to look at the Florida Panthers’ current predicament from a glass-half-full lens.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Matthew Golden may seem like a bit of reach given he often wasn't mocked in the first round before the combine, but taking the combine into consideration and more time leading up to the draft, he may be viewed as a clear first-round prospect by then.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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When a seeming Good Samaritan character shows up—like Alice, heard only through the phone— our hackles are instantly raised — how can a voice so saccharine conjure so much fright?—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such is the case for the high school seniors in Booksmart, who have convened for a party in which a karaoke room provides an outlet for channeling their feelings.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Hurd describes the feeling of capturing a strong photo… only to notice that the gymnast’s foot is slightly flexed.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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