1
as in to cuddle
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kiss
The pop star, 36, was pap snapped at Miami International kissing his girlfriend Tatiana Gabriela, 30, outside the terminal.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The Fur Ball will feature Glambot photo ops, a puppy-kissing booth, a disco dance floor, cocktails and an after-party that keeps the night going—all in support of Humane Society Silicon Valley’s mission to save and improve animal lives.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Yes, she might have been upset when a fan texted her with the news that Oluo was out in public kissing another woman.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
The Fur Ball will feature Glambot photo ops, a puppy-kissing booth, a disco dance floor, cocktails and an after-party that keeps the night going—all in support of Humane Society Silicon Valley’s mission to save and improve animal lives.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Yes, she might have been upset when a fan texted her with the news that Oluo was out in public kissing another woman.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a video captured on March 11, Punch, the baby macaque, is spotted cuddling up with another macaque in the Ishikawa City Zoo Monkey Mountain enclosure.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Its tulle is brittle and sharp, brushing against my fur like a thousand tiny teeth, a cruel lover that bites with every move.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guerrero brushed her sister’s hair.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mike Macdonald, 38, is the third-youngest coach to smooch the Lombardi Trophy.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Their voices caress each other as much as their wandering fingers do as two of country music’s best collaborators each add another blockbuster duet to their repertoire.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The couple hugged, burying their faces in each other’s shoulders.—
Justin Jouvenal,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bay Harbor consists of two islands hugging the Broad Causeway, which stretches just west of Bal Harbour to North Miami.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 8-year-old girl also underwent a forensic interview and told investigators that Gill had allegedly touched her on multiple occasions, according to the warrant affidavits.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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And that’s probably why the repercussions have touched even their daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, who have not been directly involved in the Epstein scandal.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
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The photos featured her eating pancakes for breakfast, snuggling with her dog, going on a shopping spree, blowing out her birthday candles and having dinner with her boyfriend.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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