1
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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Different modes allow the operator to alter the physical feel of the rig.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Understanding the difference can feel like a bit of a chemistry lesson.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Perhaps more importantly, Janet said, was the warm feel of the restaurant.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
Different modes allow the operator to alter the physical feel of the rig.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Most people learn which foods cause bad breath by eating them and sensing the results.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Eight teams remain in the FA Cup and each one will sense a legitimate path to lifting the trophy.—
Sam Tighe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Poyet was expecting to have some dinner in the studio during the first half, but then noticed the programme’s host, Mark Chapman, touching his earpiece and looking at him.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The business mails copies of historical documents — attempting to replicate the real documents’ look, touch and feel — and a context page to subscribers, once per month.—
Ryan Johnston,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jenkins experienced the power of Fred Rogers’ mass audience almost immediately.—
Gayle F. Wald,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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In 2015, Venezuela began to experience sudden declines in oil prices.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who didn’t know better might have thought that Strong was actually the veteran of the pair, unfazed by the fanfare and the promise of a national semifinal matchup with UCLA in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Baker said the goal of the Super Regional was to increase attendance and improve the quality of the experience for the players, which seems to be in line Ackerman’s proposal.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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No one seems to care that this happened, from the guests to the staff to the local police.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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These groups are a safe space to share your feelings with others with a similar diagnosis.—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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This sign is also known as the mediator, thanks to their ability to see different perspectives, and the contrasting moto and boho styles fuse in a way a Libra can make happen.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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