feels like

phrase

present tense third-person singular of feel like
as in wants
to wish to have This song makes me feel like dancing!

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Recent Examples of feels like Skewered chicken cooked over high heat and served straight on the stick is a dish that feels like summer. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Alpert at the Bowl, doing a nearly all-’60s set, feels like a case of game recognizing game. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026 Compared with mercurial stocks, real estate feels like a stable investment. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Shades of crimson, hot pink, butter yellow, and tangerine come together in this stunning manicure that feels like a Pucci sunset. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026 The lead-up to the wedding feels like a ticking clock as Charlie and Emma’s best friend, Rachel (Alana Haim, perfectly cast), tries to reckon with feeling morally superior to the bride-to-be. — Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

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“Feels like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feels%20like. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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