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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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4
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
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Compared to Putin’s attempts at world domination, this feels like trite stuff.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
The exterior of the Murano keeps the edgy looks of the previous generations, holding onto what this SUV is known for, but updates them to a more current and contemporary feel.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The menu at Lex Yard is a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables, the selection attuned to the seasons in a way that feels real, not just like empty words in a server spiel.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2025
Compared to Putin’s attempts at world domination, this feels like trite stuff.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
This collaboration between everyone meant the whole project had the right feel and authenticity to it.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
The exterior of the Murano keeps the edgy looks of the previous generations, holding onto what this SUV is known for, but updates them to a more current and contemporary feel.
—New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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The island's hungry wild dogs sense this and immediately encircle her, snarling and howling.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Researchers are designing systems that can sense and interpret context in real time, tracking metrics like attention, tone, and engagement.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The fun continues into Saturday, with Family Fun Day from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kids can enjoy a petting zoo, touch a truck, obstacle course, ice cream and crafts.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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This inefficiency has turned remittances into a battleground: traditional money transfer operators defending legacy rails, fintech firms promising cheaper digital alternatives, crypto startups betting on stablecoins, and governments eager to control the flows that touch their monetary sovereignty.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In Baltimore, officials announced in July that the city experienced a 23% decrease in homicides and a 20% drop in non-fatal shootings during the first half of the year as compared with 2024, and the number of homicides through June is the lowest it’s been in more than 50 years.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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What would need to happen for people to experience their leisure as being in no way connected to labor?—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The American consumer thinks other countries are paying these tariffs.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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An invasive planthopper native to Asia, the spotted lanternfly is thought to have entered the U.S. via egg masses on a stone shipment in 2012, according to Cornell Integrated Pest Management.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With wins at Pebble Beach, the Players Championship and of course the Grand Slam capping Masters victory, McIlroy looked poised to challenge Sheffler as the world’s top player.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Aside from retailer earnings, investors are looking for any signs the Fed will lower rates at its next policy meeting in September.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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On Friday, with the second Chapter 11 filing, that financial disclosure seems even more ominous.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, no school, public or private, seems entirely free from the risk of a shooting.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Many people shared feelings of optimism for the future of baking events like Sugar Social in the area.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Though everyone was thankful the shooting was a hoax, the experience left an uneasy feeling around the campus of the Catholic university in suburban Philadelphia.—
Shane Brennan,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Joseph Russell, a corn and soybean farmer from Muncie, has seen these effects firsthand.—
Lluvia Gaucin,
IndyStar,
26 Aug. 2025
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While some of the fair's contests see dozens of entries and steep competition, others see far fewer.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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