feeling up

present participle of feel up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling up
Verb
  • And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
  • In a carousel of photos, Barash and his wife could be seen cuddling with their newborn baby, as well as introducing their new addition to Barash's daughter, Harper, 12.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • People remained on the streets for hours, some sitting on the ground hugging pets as dust gathered around them.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
  • Up in the stands, the Weahs lost their minds, cheering and hugging everyone in sight, the famous George Weah included.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • For the next few days, while my toddler felt miserable, he and I were mostly holed up in the room snuggling while the rest of my family got sun-kissed at the beach with their cousins.
    Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026
  • Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • The couple posed for photos at the event, drawing attention to their gestating bundle of joy by framing and caressing Palvin’s belly.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.
    Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • West begins nuzzling her, and the two kiss.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
  • In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • If raw red onion is too strong for you, let the slices soak in ice water for 15 to 30 minutes before draining, patting dry, and adding to the salad.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.
    Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
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“Feeling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling%20up. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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