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
We ended up going “Purple” just because it just feels a little bit more intriguing, a little more vague, a little poetic and kind of let the audience feel out what this is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 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
"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
He didn’t feel out of place as he stood in their midst.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
