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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Like the rest of the interview, Murrell brushed off his actions with another joke.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Smith could have brushed him off.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 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 rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nothing can replace Bailey or Lady, or fill that empty space in our hearts, but a new companion could hug your heart and help that hole to close and mend.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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In Joachim Trier's touching drama (which won the best international feature Oscar), Stellan Skarsgård stars as an aging filmmaker making a comeback movie inspired by his family.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would not only reduce plastic packaging, but also phase out 17 toxic chemicals and substances — including phthalates and bisphenols — that touches our food and beverages.—
Shanna Swan,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 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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All three sleep with Doug and Laurie, snuggling through the night.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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