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feeling

[fee-ling] / ˈfi lɪŋ /






Usage

What are other ways to say feeling? The noun feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing. Emotion is applied to an intensified feeling: agitated by emotion. Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger. Sentiment is a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment.

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Either way, the attack suggests a leadership that is feeling more confident than many outside observers expected only a few months ago.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

There are other reasons why investors may be feeling optimistic about Intel.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s moving into that counselor role, feeling comfortable pushing back and not giving executives exactly what they asked for, but exactly what they need,” Goodyear’s Parman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Part of what he was experiencing, which he knows a great deal more about now, was feeling “the secrets that were the engine propelling my family.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I reach up, hugging her neck, feeling her long, furry face against my cheek.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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