Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for felt up
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The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.—
Joel M. Vance,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both elements are crucial for an expert couch-napper like me, who appreciates being snuggled without the risk of overheating.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The adorable snapshot shows Alanis snuggled against her mother’s chest while her parents and the couple’s 4-year-old son, Axel, gently rest their hands on her back.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2026
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Silas cuddled his dad in a sweet black-and-white snap.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s no better way to end your day than cuddled around a fire with a glass of bourbon at Leipers Fork Distillery.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Pompeii is also nestled along the coast and is a perfect excursion for history buffs.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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No icons nestled between burning candles.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Smoke and blackness enfolded him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Swaying to the beat, the principal hugged or high-fived each student who walked through the door.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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Zaremba, who missed the regular season with a knee injury, tearfully hugged her teammates after making the layup.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Felt up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felt%20up. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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