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feel like

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  1. Have an inclination or desire for, as in I feel like going out tonight, or Do you feel like steak for dinner? [Colloquial; early 1800s]


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“Even to this day, I know it’s crazy, if I feel like I’m making a big purchase, I’m gonna call my parents,” Brunson said at “WSJ Sports: The Next Sports Economy” on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

But as Thompson’s job search continues, it’s starting to feel like many of her cover letters could be tickets to nowhere.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

"She was made to feel like she had health anxiety from when she was 11," she said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

“What do young people feel like? How are they experiencing this? Because ultimately, that’s what we’re interested in.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

“I feel like there’s a decent chance he’s at Cassie’s house.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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