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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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"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

Afterward, having executed the plan, he tells Jay: “I have a feeling things are gonna work out OK for us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 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

I have a feeling I had to look up more words in the dictionary than he did.

From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz

have a feeling

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