feel up

verb

Definition of feel upnext
as in to paw

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feel up
  1. paw
  2. neck
  3. cuddle
  4. snuggle
  5. hug
  6. nuzzle
  7. bill
  8. love
Verb
  • When the cat falls overboard and can’t paw its way back to the surface, it’s rescued from drowning by the opportune passing of a mammoth humpback, who catches the animal on its nose and breaches just in time.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Raya made a telling contribution by pawing away Jorgen Strand Larsen’s first-half header.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 17 Aug. 2024
Definition of paw
Verb
  • Joby Aviation Now Joby leverages hydrogen toward necking out ahead of the competition ... for the moment.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2024
  • But giraffes present a particularly strong rebuttal to that practice, because males don’t just sometimes neck with other males.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 19 June 2024
Definition of neck
Verb
  • The duo didn't waste any time in forming their unbreakable bond, as they can be seen cuddling up together on the bed and sleeping side by side.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Where Does All The Dust Come From? People And Pets We spend a lot of time in our living rooms playing games, watching TV, and cuddling with pets and kids on the couch.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of cuddle
Verb
  • The dog was a little ball of fur that snuggled in Branch's lap and brought a beaming smile to his face.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Oz then goes home and enjoys a quiet evening with his mother, snuggled on the couch in comfort, while the rain pours down outside and his brothers drown in the sewers.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of snuggle
Verb
  • Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • That also means this is the last time this specific group will fight as a team, and the locker room scene before the last match is pretty wholesome: All beefs are set aside, with Demetri and Eli finally apologizing and hugging it out.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of hug
Verb
  • Biscuit tenderly placed a paw over Muffin, as if to shield him, while gently nuzzling his tiny face.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This will increase total seating capacity from five to six, and allow a couple (or throuple) to nuzzle up to each other in the cab.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of nuzzle
Verb
  • Belgium’s Vilvoorde has the Lites Studios, billed as the most advanced water stage in the world for filming underwater and on water surface.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
  • And McLaren’s partner Reiss bills itself as a streetwear brand with notably unisex silhouettes.
    Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bill
Verb
  • February is Love Your Library Month, and there’s lots to love at the Bee Cave Public Library.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Eventually, the 58-year-old designer would love to do beauty and skin care, and health and wellness.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of love
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