feel out
Example Sentences
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"Our ion acts like a tiny sensor that we can use to feel out the structure of the laser light," Leindecker explains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Giving away sourdough became this super chill, five-minute interaction where I could meet someone, hand them a loaf, and just feel out the vibe without committing to a whole date,” she said.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
Even the most accomplished actors sometimes feel out of their depth on a movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025
"At different phases of the day it can feel quite placid, you can feel out of the game with the ball and things can turn around," said Root.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
It was a new experience to him, and a wild flush came over him, so that he did not watch and feel out his brother’s mood as he usually did.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
