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have a feeling

VERB
feel in one's bones
Synonyms
WEAK
expect feel deeply have a funny feeling have a hunch have a sensation just know perceive predict sense
VERB
sense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate appreciate believe discern feel grasp notice perceive realize think understand
STRONG
apperceive apprehend catch consider credit deem dig divine hold know observe read savvy suspect
WEAK
be with it catch on catch the drift feel in bones feel in gut get the drift get the idea get the impression get the picture get vibes have a hunch pick up take in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve disregard ignore misinterpret miss misunderstand neglect overlook
STRONG
abandon forget let go lose release
WEAK
be numb be unaware

Example Sentences

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I have a feeling he was quite a guy.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026

"There is a lot of social stigma, they are afraid... They have a feeling that even if you get old, it is natural that they are not able to see."

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

Katie Miller can whine all she wants, but I have a feeling the kids aren’t listening.

From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026

So I’d be interested to see, I have a feeling we’re gonna hear her name.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 8, 2026

He loves dogs, so I have a feeling he’ll be on board.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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