feeling up

present participle of feel up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeling up
Verb
  • Video shows Neil flopping his blubbery body around on the street, destroying fences and cuddling with traffic cones.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn's face in the snaps.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Gomez's outfit, styled by Erin Walsh, featured a figure-hugging silhouette with a scoop neckline and a fringe hem.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Both this percale comforter and linen quilt would be perfect for staying cozy yet cool in warm weather, while the snowflake sheet set will add some wintry whimsy that kids will love snuggling into.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
  • For the next few days, while my toddler felt miserable, he and I were mostly holed up in the room snuggling while the rest of my family got sun-kissed at the beach with their cousins.
    Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The couple posed for photos at the event, drawing attention to their gestating bundle of joy by framing and caressing Palvin’s belly.
    Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
  • Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
  • Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.
    Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • West begins nuzzling her, and the two kiss.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
  • In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The one-sided conversation ended with Hocevar patting Wallace on the shoulder — defusing the tension while offering little remorse.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • If raw red onion is too strong for you, let the slices soak in ice water for 15 to 30 minutes before draining, patting dry, and adding to the salad.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Two years ago, Ella Langley introduced herself to country-loving audiences with her debut album Hungover.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Colombian journalists and fans in Kansas City Stadium were loving Cabo Verde’s attempt to knock out the reigning champions.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
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“Feeling up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeling%20up. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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