1
as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
an overall feeling of happiness about their new home
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2
as in passions
feelings plural
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
an interesting think piece in which the congresswoman expressed her feelings about our nation's most pressing problems
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4
as in feel
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
that odd feeling of forward movement you get when the parked car next to you backs out
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as in sympathy
sorrow or the capacity to feel sorrow for another's suffering or misfortune
a rich person without much feeling for those who are less fortunate
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of great feeling, the princess wanted to use her status and influence to help the needy
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as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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as in touching
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
feel this blanket and perceive how soft it is
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as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
with the birth of their first child the couple came to feel true happiness for the first time
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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5
as in fumbling
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
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as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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as in loving
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Recent Examples of feeling
Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
Trump's suggestion of help for Ukraine and his feeling that Putin is dragging his feet over any peace deal could add pressure on Moscow.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Jackie develops feelings for two of the Walter brothers: reliable Alex (Gentry) and troubled Cole (LaLonde).
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 5 July 2025
And Claus Porto nails that brief here: Fresh, aromatic lavender and rosemary give it that clean feeling (like you’ve just been dusted off after a haircut); vetiver gives it that old-school sharpness; and oakmoss adds that signature chypre zeal.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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Verb
John and Anna McBride, another couple celebrating Anna McBride's naturalization, talked about the complicated feelings the ceremony brought up.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 5 July 2025
Trump's suggestion of help for Ukraine and his feeling that Putin is dragging his feet over any peace deal could add pressure on Moscow.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Jackie develops feelings for two of the Walter brothers: reliable Alex (Gentry) and troubled Cole (LaLonde).
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 5 July 2025
And Claus Porto nails that brief here: Fresh, aromatic lavender and rosemary give it that clean feeling (like you’ve just been dusted off after a haircut); vetiver gives it that old-school sharpness; and oakmoss adds that signature chypre zeal.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling
Noun
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Pay attention to their body language, tone of voice, and underlying emotions.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Wedding planning brought excitement and emotion, but also a surprise challenge Madi didn’t see coming.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Your professional passions will soar or fizzle out when Venus retrograde meets the sun.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Magnets, immersion programs, and charter schools add flavors to public education but hardly cover the waterfront of interests and passions.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While Combs' reputation might precede him in the eyes of some potential jurors, to be seated on the final jury, individuals need to vow to set those beliefs aside.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Fashion houses such as Hugo Boss and Michael Kors leverage these fibers’ sophisticated feel and drape for premium garments where tactile experience drives consumer perception of quality.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Go prim and proper with a column silhouette from Emilia Wickstead, or lean into the fairytale feel with a floaty chiffon number from McQueen.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
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No doubt, Purvis is dealing with a lot, but Harris’ mother expressed no sympathy.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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The new executive order comes at a time when popular sympathy for migrants has wavered, and when the political party traditionally allied with immigrants has shown a willingness to approach immigration policy from a new consensus.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Lunches, meetings, phone calls, always Mark’s delicious southern drawl infusing us with his spirit and kindness.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 July 2025
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Politeness and kindness are attributes that parents want to reinforce and encourage in their children.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The microwaved grape trick also shows their promise as alternative microwave resonators for quantum sensing applications, according to the authors of this latest paper.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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Feline eyes also contain the same color-sensing cones as humans, but this doesn't mean our visions are the same, VCA Animal Hospitals reports.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
James Winebrenner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Feeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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