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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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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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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
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Things immediately feel amiss the moment the Sisters first meet their charming tormentor.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
Through every on-ramp, curve and hill, the X5 M Competition delivered a beautifully balanced feel and easy access to power.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Purdy, however, felt McCaffrey’s impact was obvious.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Things immediately feel amiss the moment the Sisters first meet their charming tormentor.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Noun
Its medley of ginger, jojoba, patchouli, and juniper berry oils impart a warming feel and subtle earthy scent to turn any night into a spa moment.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
Through every on-ramp, curve and hill, the X5 M Competition delivered a beautifully balanced feel and easy access to power.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel
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Still, some observers sense something a bit sinister behind the playfulness of contest after contest, advertised with poster after poster on telephone pole after telephone pole.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The moment Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro were whisked away from reporters, Matt Frei sensed Kamala Harris may have botched her U.S. election race.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Being with those Colin touched, hearing their memories of him and sharing my own gave us all solace.Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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They weren't touched when part of I-794 was reconstructed from 2013 through 2016 — a $239 million project that included rebuilding the Hoan Bridge's concrete deck.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the Penguins appear to be experiencing the same stages of decline that the Sharks – and their fans – have gone through in recent years.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company has experienced diminished revenues and profitability, driven in part by weaker sales for its annual Summer Jam concert, and expects these conditions to continue for an undetermined period of time.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Decide below, then see what readers across the globe think.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Deutsche Bank analyst Ross Seymore doesn’t think this upcoming report will be a positive catalyst for the stock.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what to look for. Boards The core of every Arduino starter kit is a board that contains a microcontroller.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Now, other entities like Scottsdale are looking to use excess space to transport their own water sources, particularly groundwater.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Everything seems to be formatted and interrupted all the time.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The look seems to have inspired Lucy Liu, who sported a similar outfit while promoting her new movie Red One.Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Don’t limit yourself for the sake of someone else’s feelings; do what’s best for you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that can be found in a moment that’s less about feeling and more about action.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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There were moments of vulnerability never seen from him before.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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That’s not enough of the planet’s circumference to see the horizon line begin to show off its curve.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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