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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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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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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 loving
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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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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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Recent Examples of feeling
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The first season of the series, based on Elle Kennedy’s smutty YA romance The Deal, follows Briar University juniors Hannah and Garrett, who pretend to date before their feelings for each other get all too real.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Just be straight to the point and unwavering, without feeling the need to justify a simple, benign action.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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Noun
May 21 – June 20 When feelings meet faith, work runs smoother.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The first season of the series, based on Elle Kennedy’s smutty YA romance The Deal, follows Briar University juniors Hannah and Garrett, who pretend to date before their feelings for each other get all too real.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
Verb
Plus, lightweight jackets and cardigans are easy to throw over your shoulders during the day without feeling bulky or annoying to carry around.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
Just be straight to the point and unwavering, without feeling the need to justify a simple, benign action.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling
Noun
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There is also an important distinction between jealousy and envy, two emotions often used interchangeably but fundamentally different.—
Meehika Barua,
Time,
29 May 2026
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Over time, Strider has trained himself to separate the event from the emotion attached to it.—
Elise Devlin,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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More than 40 years later, McDonough can’t imagine doing anything other than working a kaleidoscope of colorful stones into pieces inspired by her many passions, which range from the ballet to Liverpool’s football team to the great outdoors.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Contemporary composer Ruth Naomi Floyd uses Anderson’s life and passions as inspiration for a new body of compositions inspired by her unique fusion of authentic jazz and stately classical formations.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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When the Red Sox made the playoffs last year the belief was the club had finally taken the next step back toward sustained success and that their five-year rebuild was over.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Royals still have belief in Erceg to close games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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The cotton and linen blend has a durable, high-quality feel that’s soft enough to sleep in but still adds a clean, polished edge to my outfits.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Elon Musk, the chief executive of Blue Origin's chief competitor SpaceX, offered his sympathy.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to Cesar's family and friends during this very sad time.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Small, concrete acts of kindness can mean more to a grieving person than words alone and eliminates the burden of having to ask for help.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Her neighbors’ kindness helped her through her grief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Even in the most loving new relationship, your partner is building her own connection with your children, not replacing their mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Marisol's sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The Brazilian, however, did it in style as the crowd started to back his effort while sensing the possibility of an epic comeback.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Scientists have long known that migrating birds and homing pigeons navigate in part by sensing the Earth’s magnetic fields, especially at night or in overcast conditions when visual landmarks or sunshine are in short supply.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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“Feeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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