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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
Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
But while the tariffs are unpopular on both sides of the border, the tension between the two nations has been felt most acutely in Canada.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
Its side split design adds a modern twist to the classic mini, while the faux suede texture gives it an extra luxe feel.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But 20 minutes in, there’s already some ambivalence: The Maserati feels fast, but not brain-meltingly fast.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
But while the tariffs are unpopular on both sides of the border, the tension between the two nations has been felt most acutely in Canada.
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
Incorporate retro colors and patterns to give your space a retro feel, and decorate with personal collections of books, records, or souvenirs.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025
Its side split design adds a modern twist to the classic mini, while the faux suede texture gives it an extra luxe feel.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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The vehicle is also sensing the motion of the moon, Tim Crain, IM’s chief technology officer, said.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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Generally, retail executives sense heightened uncertainty in the air this year compared to last year, which after the presidential election and declines in the prices of general merchandise and oil, saw a spike in spending during the holiday season.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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Novelty, touch me surfaces, remarkable rich and playful colors livened up our buying prospects for fall.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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Brody briefly touched on the kiss while reflecting on his Oscar win during a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The country experienced a 15 percent rise in marriages last year and a modest baby bump—the first in nine years—this was attributed to the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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At only age 51, Deter had been experiencing memory problems, disorientation and hallucinations.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for February indicated that consumers think inflation will climb at an annual rate of 3.5% over the next five to 10 years.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Mar. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen recipe tester thought the instructions were accurate and easy to follow.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.—
Arpon Basu,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Nauru is not the first country to look to fund climate action by selling passports.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But for many bewildered observers, both explanations for Trump’s extraordinary pivot to the Kremlin seem equally misplaced.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Any breed can be affected, although, according to Preventive Vet, symptoms seem to appear more severe in breeds like Siamese, Abyssinians, Persians, Himalayans, and Burmese.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her feelings on the country’s hard-right swing were not articulated during the discussion, but they were certainly alluded to.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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For Lund, the feeling of time passing is specifically tied to the light, and placing extra careful attention during production that the viewer would feel the passing of the day by shooting at specific times of day.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For years, Broccoli and Wilson resisted the siren call to fully exploit the property that is based on Ian Fleming’s spy novels across multiple platforms and sometimes didn’t see eye-to-eye with each other, according to insiders.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Giants should see both of them in the Cactus League, and maybe they’ll be impressed.—
Grant Brisbee,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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