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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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
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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Cuban forged a particular bond with Dumont, sensing long-term business opportunities with the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, Sheldon’s widow.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wall Street fears a hit to growth The stock market is a forward-looking barometer of investor sentiment — and tends to fall when investors sense collective danger.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the fiddle is so approachable, every hand that touches it has the ability to impact its sound.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Buy Now for $176 In the compilation video, Hurley stands atop rocks on the beach and walks on the white sandy beaches of the island before letting her feet touch the water.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Natural disasters are increasing so much in frequency and intensity that even places once believed to be insulated from the worst of what’s to come—the cool, wet Pacific Northwest, for example—are experiencing greater effects from wildfire, storms, flooding, landslides and drought.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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In June 2013, a craft owned by New York Helicopter experienced engine failure with four passengers aboard, which ended in an emergency evacuation, according to National Transportation Safety Board records.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Officially launched at the end of the year, the collection brings Louboutin’s signature design codes to life in eyewear form—think bold architectural lines, sensual curves, and unmistakable touches of red.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal made clear to anyone who was thinking of trying to pull off a name, image and likeness (NIL) hold out that it would not be tolerated.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 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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Amelia Gray opted for lingerie inspiration for her red carpet look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Given the way the entire month of April has gone for this team, the following seems entirely possible: The Stars have now lost eight straight games.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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However, Grant's fit in Buffalo seems a little strange on paper.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their music taught me how to put lyrics to the feeling of love.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Considering the sheer number of restaurants that have opened in the past year, the Miami area could easily see another spot get a star.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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