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feeling up

verb

present participle of feel up

as in pawing

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In early 2020, the Grammy and Oscar winner made the relationship Instagram official by posting a photo of the two of them on a yacht, cuddling.

— Martha Ross, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
The Rhode beauty founder posed in a tiny white nightdress while cuddling and kissing Justin in bed in photos shared on September 7.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of cuddling

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While attending the grand opening of the Skims flagship store in London, Kardashian turned heads in a figure-hugging corset dress, complete with a waist-high leg slit.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
The cut looks put together without hugging your legs as closely as skinny styles, giving you a little more room to move.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

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In one video, pop singer Madison Beer was seen caressing Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's face as if the two were shooting a scene straight out of a reality show.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
In the snap, Portman, who’s expecting her third baby, her first with partner Tanguy Destable, could be seen standing in front of an apartment balcony in an oversized blue button-down, caressing her stomach.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

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Carefully turn and cook, spooning butter over, until second side is golden brown and fish is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

— Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
The fun part of this recipe is poking holes in the cake and then spooning in the blueberry and strawberry fillings alternately to create the red, white, and blue effect.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of spooning

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His goal late against the Leafs was due and showed his hands and dexterity for a big man taking a puck off the wall and patting it in at the post.

— Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Another picture in the post shows Justin patting Phin on the head as the pair walk together on a golf course, sporting matching golf bags.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of patting

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