feel like

phrase

Definition of feel likenext
as in like
to wish to have This song makes me feel like dancing!

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Recent Examples of feel like Juju Vera does it so well; her artistic clutch feels like a piece of art. — Fred Sahai, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Thanksgiving dinner can feel like a game of Tetris, but this make-ahead mashed potato recipe gives you one less thing to juggle. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 For younger consumers who have always managed much of their lives through apps, these experiences often feel like different versions of the same activity. — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 Goldhirsh and Bouchon say the payphones project has restored their faith in the country at what feels like a pivotal time. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feel like

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“Feel like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel%20like. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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