feel out
Example Sentences
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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
Even the most accomplished actors sometimes feel out of their depth on a movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
The discussion didn’t feel out of the ordinary for longtime listeners of “New Heights.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025
I went on a couple of yards ahead of the oxen to feel out the road, while Father wrestled with them alone.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
