feel for

verb

felt for; feeling for; feels for
Synonyms of feel fornext
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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So how does all this feel for Heermans? — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Build at least one session in which people are invited to share something honest about how the past year has felt for them. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 Editors and publishers are supposed to have a feel for that rare moment in history and rush to herald its arrival. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 With age comes experience, however, and Arteta will have a good feel for the influence that breeds. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel for

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“Feel for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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