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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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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 loving
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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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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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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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Recent Examples of feeling
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Adding an oversized T-shirt in a slightly lighter shade keeps things from feeling too matchy-matchy.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Warm, fuzzy feelings for noble stupidity are an American thing, especially in politics.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 July 2026
Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
Verb
Recipients said the event was a blessing at a time when communities are feeling the squeeze.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Adding an oversized T-shirt in a slightly lighter shade keeps things from feeling too matchy-matchy.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Some stars receive a hero’s welcome, while others encounter mixed emotions after leaving in free agency.
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Parents are encouraged to ask thoughtful questions to help students understand their passions and future aspirations.
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Having said that, when these two planets work together harmoniously, our affection, passions and desires are supported by effort and structure, allowing for things to take shape in a sustainable way.
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As Jupiter and Chiron clash, explore new beliefs or ideas without committing to them – yet.
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Beyond the importance of education, he was also motivated by his own beliefs about the role of wealth in society and China’s national development.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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The feels-like temperature was 103 degrees ahead of the match, prompting many men to go shirtless outside the gates and a few to dunk their heads in a reflecting pool by the main entrance.
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Jones has an enormous amount of sympathy for his father, who was totally in over his head.
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After Kean’s statement, Representative Ritchie Torres, who has spoken about his own treatment for depression, expressed sympathy but argued that long absences from public office deserve explanation.
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All of us are invited to choose to become better human beings and to show up at work and in the world with increasing love, kindness, courage and forgiveness.
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That instinct to lean into life with curiosity, optimism, and kindness is, perhaps, America's greatest attraction.
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Jones’s mother, Sarah, had a habit of moving everywhere her sons lived—sometimes loving, often angry.
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Reynolds was a loving mother of two, according to Facebook photos cited by the Charlotte Observer.
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These include the Type 91 surface-to-air missile barge, Type 92 underwater sensing vessel, Type 93 autonomous submarine, and Type 94 surface sensing vessel, all of which form part of the UK’s broader Hybrid Navy concept.
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This is one reason to go breadth-first across sensing modalities; doing so can help close the gap in appearance, sensors and kinematics between human and robot.
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“Feeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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