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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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Alexander Cox, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Beyond a domed silhouette, organic shapes from Madewell and Alexis Bittar add a luxe, sophisticated feel to casual outfits and event dresses alike.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Understanding the difference can feel like a bit of a chemistry lesson.
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This lightsaber combines advanced LED lights with several sound effects to give a realistic feel but it can also be displayed on a stand (included) with or without the blade.
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Eight teams remain in the FA Cup and each one will sense a legitimate path to lifting the trophy.—
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Most people learn which foods cause bad breath by eating them and sensing the results.—
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The assistant director reported in her complaint that Depardieu had touched her buttocks in the street, then touched her breasts a few days later on location and touched her buttocks again on another occasion.—
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The only one who could seemingly touch Eovaldi was Abreu.—
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From an operational standpoint, companies can also experience a significant decrease in administrative overhead, freeing up valuable resources and streamlining processes.—
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Jenkins experienced the power of Fred Rogers’ mass audience almost immediately.—
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Loch Ness, the infamous freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands, has long been thought to be the home of an indescribable creature.—
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A couple years ago, fans even thought that Swift might make a cameo onthe medical drama, which is still on the air after 20 years.—
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Musk maintains that the company’s future remains bright A growing number of consumers who bought Tesla vehicles before Musk took over DOGE have been looking to sell or trade them in, while others have slapped on bumper stickers seeking to distance themselves from him.—
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Fans have even more to look forward to as Shrek 5 is currently in development and set to be released in 2026 with the original voice cast plus a-lister Zendaya.—
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The bulk of any 'savings' seems to come from cutting approximately 300,000 W-2 government employees.—
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Even this number seems aspirational should Vulcan not fly its initial mission before this summer.—
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This inquiry aimed to capture Austin's personal feelings regarding the recognition and his thoughts about the enduring legacy of the WrestleMania 13 match, in particular.—
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These groups are a safe space to share your feelings with others with a similar diagnosis.—
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
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There's nothing like seeing your best friend — especially after nine months stranded in outer space!—
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“Feel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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