Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling up
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But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Soon the calf was lying on the couch, cuddling with her young children.—
Dylan Lovan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The new Fast & Furious coaster that has been revving its engines during test runs around the hillside-hugging track will soon get the green flag to officially start racing with thrill seekers on board at Universal Studios Hollywood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Available in 19 versatile washes, these hip-hugging jeans gradually flare out to a bootcut leg.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, the weekend winter storm can provide one more reason to relax indoors by snuggling with your pets.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The two can be seen sharing kisses, showering and snuggling up — all in their skivvies.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The actor followed her around at several events related to the wedding, eventually caressing the back of her arm and pressing his knee against hers under the table.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Add juice and lemon slices to skillet and cook until bubbly, then return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Dress the salad by gradually spooning the dressing over.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
12 Jan. 2026
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The video shows his two pet dogs, with a mutt named Thunder in the lead, nuzzling open a sliding door to get outside into the yard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The dog then slumped into the boat, with one crew member gently patting it in comfort.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Harry watched on, sitting next to Damian, and sometimes patting his back when Hurley became emotional, per Reuters.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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The wine-loving psychic is wearing a silky robe paired with pearls, palm trees behind her.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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What brings the tweezer-loving team to Los Angeles?—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Feeling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling%20up. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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