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as in emotion
a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation
an overall feeling of happiness about their new home
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2
as in passions
feelings plural
general emotional condition
a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings
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as in belief
an idea that is believed to be true or valid without positive knowledge
an interesting think piece in which the congresswoman expressed her feelings about our nation's most pressing problems
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as in feel
an indefinite physical response to a stimulus
that odd feeling of forward movement you get when the parked car next to you backs out
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as in sympathy
sorrow or the capacity to feel sorrow for another's suffering or misfortune
a rich person without much feeling for those who are less fortunate
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as in kindness
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
a woman of great feeling, the princess wanted to use her status and influence to help the needy
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as in sensing
to have a vague awareness of
I feel trouble brewing in the town
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as in touching
to come into bodily contact with (something) so as to perceive a slight pressure on the skin
feel this blanket and perceive how soft it is
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3
as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
with the birth of their first child the couple came to feel true happiness for the first time
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as in thinking
to have as an opinion
I just feel that we haven't explored all of our options for raising funds
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5
as in fumbling
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
the sudden blackout had us feeling around in the dark for a flashlight
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as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it felt like a good idea at the time
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as in loving
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Recent Examples of feeling
Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Or capture the themes/foes/feelings that the book did.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 Aug. 2025
Parsons has made his feelings abundantly clear, requesting a trade last week.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
The men remain friends, a bond tightened by their both being widowed, and their warm rapport is of a piece with a prevalent feeling of good cheer.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
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Verb
That feeling has only been compounded by the imminent signing of Eberechi Eze.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Or capture the themes/foes/feelings that the book did.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 22 Aug. 2025
Parsons has made his feelings abundantly clear, requesting a trade last week.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
The men remain friends, a bond tightened by their both being widowed, and their warm rapport is of a piece with a prevalent feeling of good cheer.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling
Noun
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This con was designed to bypass human logic and hijack human emotion.—
Michael Cannivet,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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His live set felt like a celebration of his 35-year Nashville legacy, chosen and served like a delightful, metaphorical smorgasbord of powerful emotions.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Your professional passions will soar or fizzle out when Venus retrograde meets the sun.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Magnets, immersion programs, and charter schools add flavors to public education but hardly cover the waterfront of interests and passions.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those claims got a boost from another Supreme Court decision broadening protections for religious workers and expanding the requirements employers must meet to accommodate their beliefs.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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This inclusion is a value most Americans embrace, regardless of political ideology or religious belief.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The brand utilizes unique technology to provide a cushiony feel that helps alleviate joint pain.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
20 Aug. 2025
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The oak tree On the flag, a chartreuse oak tree sits on the left side, symbolizing Overland Park’s park-like feel with 84 parks in the city and its Tree City USA designation.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
20 Aug. 2025
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Into the mix are their best friends, lawyer Barry (Andy Samberg) and his wife Amy (Kate McKinnon), who mostly are observers of the wilting Roses but with just the right touch of sympathy and advice.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, Frankie has found solace in the responses of many on Reddit who expressed sympathy with their situation.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hendricks, the longtime Cub and 2016 World Series champion who’s now pitching for the Los Angeles Angels, instantly recognized Sandberg’s modesty and kindness.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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His ability to uplift others, share kindness, and spread joy will forever remain in our memories.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The microwaved grape trick also shows their promise as alternative microwave resonators for quantum sensing applications, according to the authors of this latest paper.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024
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Feline eyes also contain the same color-sensing cones as humans, but this doesn't mean our visions are the same, VCA Animal Hospitals reports.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While established players often tout the breadth of their offerings, nimble and focused cybersecurity solutions are more likely to win the trust of forward-thinking CISOs and enterprises.—
James Winebrenner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Investors expect executives to articulate AI's role in their strategies, and top talent gravitates toward forward-thinking organizations.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Feeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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