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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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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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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Lassa fever symptoms While Lassa fever can be deadly, most people experience only mild symptoms, including slight fever, feeling tired and weak and headaches.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
The rinse also deploys the brand’s 9% alpha hydroxy acid blend of exfoliating glycolic and lactic acids, which dissolve buildup and excess sebum for a cleaner, fresher feel after washing.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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This decision can leave dedicated internal candidates feeling unappreciated and overlooked.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Lassa fever symptoms While Lassa fever can be deadly, most people experience only mild symptoms, including slight fever, feeling tired and weak and headaches.
—Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
This option, made with a cozy ribbed fabric that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, has a stretchy and lightweight feel.
—Neha Tandon, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2024
The rinse also deploys the brand’s 9% alpha hydroxy acid blend of exfoliating glycolic and lactic acids, which dissolve buildup and excess sebum for a cleaner, fresher feel after washing.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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