feeling up

present participle of feel up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling up
Verb
  • The couple celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on June 25, 2025, and Kidman honored the occasion by posting a photo of them cuddling up together.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Footwear ranged from sexy stilettos to fuzzy slippers, and the bag of choice was soft and furry, perfect for cuddling up after a night out.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After the screening, video circulated online of the True Blood alum, wearing a white Magliano T-shirt with an image of a boot hovering over a man's outstretched tongue, hugging Pascal and kissing him on the cheek while the cast received a standing ovation at the screening.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2025
  • She was also seen hugging the Italian fashion designer and whispering into his ear.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Keep reading to see the deals worth snuggling up to with prices starting at just $10.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Winter is prime time for snuggling up in bed, and the blur of frosty, lazy days in between Christmas and New Years are prime time for bed rotting.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The singer was spotted in pictures shared to social media, gently caressing the baby bump of his romantic partner.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.
    BJ Dennis, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sam then picks up Emerald and asks for a cuddle, and the pup happily obliges, nuzzling into Sam's neck and relaxing into the hug.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Keep your greens crisp by draining, rinsing, and patting them dry before using.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
  • At times, its puzzle-solving and chaotic arcade shooting felt like patting your head while rubbing your stomach.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • There is the man who is fiercely focused on football, and there is the non-football, nature-loving Nuno.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The prospect of shooting those tapes is a lot more chilling to me — or at least a lot more palpable — than the idea of my kids getting snatched by a neighbor on Halloween night, and Perry makes the most of it without completely unbalancing the rest of this otherwise fun-loving omnibus.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Feeling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling%20up. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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