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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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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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Recent Examples of feel
Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
For instance, a depressed person may feel better in terms of their energy and sleep, but still have negative, ruminating thoughts.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
To achieve a period-appropriate feel, the film was largely shot on VistaVision, a high-resolution 35-mm. format that was created at Paramount, in 1954, and used by directors like Hitchcock and Powell and Pressburger before becoming obsolete.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Braden Schneider acknowledged Saturday that the Rangers are in their own heads and feeling the heat.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
For instance, a depressed person may feel better in terms of their energy and sleep, but still have negative, ruminating thoughts.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
The elastic waistband makes for a comfortable yet supportive feel, and the adjustable cord offers a customizable fit.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
To achieve a period-appropriate feel, the film was largely shot on VistaVision, a high-resolution 35-mm. format that was created at Paramount, in 1954, and used by directors like Hitchcock and Powell and Pressburger before becoming obsolete.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Then in October, sensing an opportunity to profit, an anonymous web user created a cryptocurrency inspired by the meme—Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)—and fed a batch of tokens to Truth Terminal’s crypto wallet.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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When their individual lives were overtaken by little humans with big demands on their time, Rush and his friends sensed that familiar erosion on the horizon.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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No one would usually dare to touch these hives as the bee attacks are brutal and strings acutely agonizing.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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The implications of such developments are vast, touching everything from governance to personal identity.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In addition to rodents and spiders, Colorado homes may experience problems with ‘nuisance’ wildlife.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The forecast comes as the states have experienced a dry spell following a slew of atmospheric rivers in November.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Luis Robert Jr is the dream, but who knows what the Sox are thinking.C. Trent Rosecrans, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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It was thought that the Yankees would pursue former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Soto signed elsewhere, but the San Francisco Giants snatched him Saturday night on a colossal seven-year, $182 million deal.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Aside from making your spaces look visually exciting, these tools also provide you with a healthier, more productive lifestyle.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The test flight would pave the way for the Artemis III mission that looks to return humans to the surface, including the first woman, by mid-2027.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Providing vague or incomplete financial data, or worse, inflating numbers to seem more profitable, will only lead to a rejection.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Ricciardo, though currently detached from Formula 1, represents the caliber of drivers that such teams aspire to attract, albeit the real likelihood of his participation seems negligible at present.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This teen could easily develop feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem when comparing her life to pictures that promote unrealistic standards of beauty that are far from representing reality.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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An inflated balloon that occupies stomach space, producing a continuous feeling of fullness to curb overeating, is not a new weight loss method.New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
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This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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