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feel out

VERB
inquire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examine inspect interrogate investigate
STRONG
analyze catechize explore grill hit knock probe prospect pry query question roast scrutinize search seek sift study
WEAK
go over hit up request information seek information test the waters
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignore
STRONG
answer find neglect reply
WEAK
respond
VERB
investigate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consider examine explore inspect interrogate probe question review scrutinize search study
STRONG
bug case delve dig eyeball frisk inquire muckrake poke prospect pry read reconnoiter research scout sift spy tap wiretap
WEAK
be all ears check out check over check up give the once-over go into inquisite listen in look into look over make inquiry nose around put to the test run down stake out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer forget ignore neglect reply
STRONG
leave alone overlook
VERB
probe
Synonyms
STRONGEST
check out delve into dig examine inquire interrogate penetrate poke scrutinize sift verify
STRONG
ask catechize check eye pierce prod prospect query quiz search sound study test
WEAK
check over check up feel around go into look into put out a feeler sound out test the waters
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer misunderstand
STRONG
ignore reply
VERB
touch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect disturb excite grab impress influence inspire mark move stir strike stroke upset
STRONG
arouse carry melt quicken soften stimulate sway
WEAK
get through to get to make an impression strike a chord tug at the heart

Example Sentences

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“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

The discussion didn’t feel out of the ordinary for longtime listeners of “New Heights.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

The boy hung on to his coat and he kept to the edge of the road and tried to feel out the pavement under his feet in the dark.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy