as in to caress
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
a cat who enjoys being fondled by his loving owners
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After examining her injury, Brito began to caress and massage Patient 1’s foot under the guise of providing care.
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Richer, more concentrated Prosecco with delectable flavors of nectarine tart and apricot preserves with intense minerality and delicate bubbles that caress the palate.
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Been shooting some nice low scores in these last couple weeks outs here, so that’s something good to pat myself on the back.
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One of his lawyers, Benjamin Zeman, patted the director's back.
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Medina cuts the ball back, Almada dummies it intelligently and, when the ball reaches him, Messi has enough space to stroke a first-time shot into the net.
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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“Fondle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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