feelings

plural of feeling
as in passions
general emotional condition a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings

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Recent Examples of feelings Ask South Florida and Iowa State fans for their feelings on the roster raids Alex Golesh and Matt Campbell did at Auburn and Penn State. Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 But still, when beloved attractions starring The Muppets, vikings or an 80-foot sea monster leave the parks to make way for contemporary makeovers, people have feelings about it. Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 While maximum speed remained slightly higher among participants on the 10-milligram and 20-milligram doses, subjective feelings of intoxication had completely faded. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Is this really going anywhere, or do those feelings retreat beneath the surface now? Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 When Russia’s full-scale invasion breaks out, his mother and sister flee Ukraine and join him, bringing with them family conflicts and feelings of guilt that distance cannot silence. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 But exercising hard immediately after a large meal may cause nausea, cramping, heartburn, or feelings of sluggishness. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 The outcome of the hearing was somewhat expected by both families; the Kirk family seemingly displayed feelings of relief. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Interested in learning more about your brain and your feelings? Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
Noun
  • Polite, slightly puzzling debates over the merits of using concrete in Africa muffle the period’s scalding passions and incandescent dreams.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Now, about six months after Dane’s death, Gayheart is staying strong and pursuing her passions, even in the wake of her grief.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The spirits industry was pushing trade officials to get back to negotiating.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Groceries Tariffs on Canadian beer, wine, spirits, dairy ingredients and more could cause some price increases during your weekly shopping.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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