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
Keaton Bell, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Here’s how to make your rental feel more homey, without ever picking up a paint brush.
—Turner Spottswood, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
This is a place to check one’s personal life at the door, and the occasional intrusions from outside feel forced.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The idea of coming back in a Jennifer Lopez movie felt right.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Here’s how to make your rental feel more homey, without ever picking up a paint brush.
—Turner Spottswood, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
The music video opts for an effortlessly fun and youthful feel, trading in glossy, big sets for scenic mountain views.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
This is a place to check one’s personal life at the door, and the occasional intrusions from outside feel forced.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
Verb
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Eckstein had already sensed campus hostility toward Israel prior to Oct. 7.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2025
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Leisurely looking at the delightful doodles, smiling at the explosion of color and details, and sensing your excitement rise at the thought of finally opening it up?—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Molloy said Wednesday that people who find debris in their yards should not touch it.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the footage, which is circulating on social media, a man is seen touching the fish and attempting to put the animal back in the water.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 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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In the early 1990s, Hackman experienced health problems, underwent heart surgery and turned down a chance to play Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs (1991).—
Duane Byrge,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While there is looming uncertainty, some strategists think fundamentals like strong corporate earnings will drive stocks higher.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The mesa-like lunar mountain towers over a landscape carved by craters, including the Shackleton Crater, a cold, dark region where water ice and other materials that turn easily into gas are thought to be abundant.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As lethal injection drugs have become harder to obtain, states with the death penalty have looked to expand their methods to things like firing squads and nitrogen gas, which was first used in the U.S. in January 2024 in Alabama with the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Those close to Bregman also believed Boston was his top choice, but Bregman was also looking for a five-to-six-year deal, and the Red Sox were not offering that long of a contract.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The audience, which had presumably seen a lot of drilling, seemed underwhelmed.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Thoroughly understand the situation, weigh the good against the bad and decide based on facts, not feelings.—
Phil Portman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the most recent year for which figures are available, 40% of U.S. high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The platform also released a teaser trailer (see above) and some first-look photos (see above and below).—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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The trailer above, which dropped on Wednesday, introduces you to the new couples fighting to see if their love can withstand temptation and drama, but there’s a catch.—
Gabriela Silva,
TVLine,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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