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
Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Damson delivers contemporary glamour, but with a vintage feel, Eiseman said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
My skin feels so hydrated, plump, and refreshed after every use.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2025
Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
The fleece fabric gives it a plush feel that will fit right in with your cold-weather wardrobe.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Damson delivers contemporary glamour, but with a vintage feel, Eiseman said.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Neither Rosen nor Guess replied to WWD queries on Wednesday, but the retailer is looking to the future and sensing big opportunity.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
5 Feb. 2025
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Like many parents of trans youth now scrambling to protect their children, Moen could sense that the worst-case scenario was imminent.—
Nico Lang,
Rolling Stone,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The patient never touches the sheets at a regular hospital.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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His influence extended beyond the sports field, touching the lives of many young people in the area through his dedication and guidance.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As the condition worsens, patients may experience difficulty eating, moving around, incontinence, loss of speech, and significant memory loss.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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As someone with a shadowy undereye, and often experiencing some sort of hyperpigmentation, finding the best concealer was honestly my first entrance into makeup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This suggests that the Large Magellanic Cloud might have a higher concentration of ionized gas than scientists previously thought.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Mino is thought to be between 2 and 3 years old and is much smaller, at about 470 pounds.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As for Ohio State, the Buckeyes just lost 65-52 to an undefeated UCLA team and will look to get back on track on Saturday in another top matchup.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Superstars such as Pink and Cardi B were turning down the chance to perform because the NFL, while still popular, looked increasingly uncool with the under-30 crowd.—
Bloomberg News,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Everyone seems to be aware that this is heading toward some sort of climax.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Needless to say, this trade seems incredibly complicated, but not nearly as complicated as Butler's relationship with Miami.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Boston Red Sox reportedly are interested in running with Justin Turner, but is the feeling mutual?—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her designs evoke visceral feelings and with each presentation her fanbase of editors, stylists, fashion insiders and the like grows.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The final three decades of the 20th century saw a fascinating transformation of the Ferrari grand tourer (GT) that, in many ways, came full circle by the time the clock ticked 2000.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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Fox and another man were seen driving away from a residence in the 39300 block of Melbourne Court in Beach Park at around noon.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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