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  • present participle of feel.
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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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Interest-rate-sensitive, capital-intensive business sectors are likely to keep feeling the pain of higher interest rates.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

“The feeling of me wanting to be in Israel just grew stronger,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

During a visit to Dumfries this week, Gilruth said part of the issue of people feeling distant from government was about geography, which was a "matter of fact".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

"I could control how sweet I wanted it to be through the toppings. It feels healthier overall as it's a dessert I can enjoy without feeling like I've overindulged."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Shoving away the queasy feeling that’s creeping into my gut, I slip my weekend essentials into my backpack along with my Moleskine sketchbook, my drawing pencils, and my chemistry textbook.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

In the same way that cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to recontextualize their thoughts and feelings to produce different behaviors, writing stand-up requires people to reexamine their struggles and recontextualize them into punch lines.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

It’s your job to manage your own feelings.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

"We could have very easily been consumed by hate and anger and rage at what happened – and those feelings are still there," said Katie.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Couples who exercised together also reported better listening and stronger feelings that their spouse heard and supported them.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

However, as the humans drew closer, Clare heard a sound that squashed any good feelings.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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