feel for
phrasal verb
felt for; feeling for; feels for
1
: to search for (something) by reaching or touching usually with the fingers
The doctor felt for any possible fractures in the patient's bruised ribs.
He felt for the light switch.
2
: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I feel (deeply) for you, but there's nothing I can do to help.
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But while virtual tours are a useful starting point, in-person visits remain the best way to get an authentic feel for campus culture.
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Of course, Anderson’s influence in the fashion world has been felt for years as creative director of Loewe, but success in the fashion world doesn’t always translate into success in movies.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
He’s also shown himself to be an innate cutter with a good feel for open space on the floor.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Your provider will also likely feel for masses or growths during a pelvic exam.1
Endometrial Biopsy
During the pelvic exam, your provider may take a small sample of tissue from your uterus in a procedure called an endometrial biopsy.
—Jess Sims, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Of course, Anderson’s influence in the fashion world has been felt for years as creative director of Loewe, but success in the fashion world doesn’t always translate into success in movies.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 2 Jan. 2025
He’s also shown himself to be an innate cutter with a good feel for open space on the floor.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Your provider will also likely feel for masses or growths during a pelvic exam.1
Endometrial Biopsy
During the pelvic exam, your provider may take a small sample of tissue from your uterus in a procedure called an endometrial biopsy.
—Jess Sims, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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