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
Meanwhile, Elba’s co-star Rebecca Ferguson blew kisses around the room in the Sala Grande Theater.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
This is quite a change for Fergie, who, after she was photographed having her toes kissed while still married to Prince Andrew, was reportedly no longer invited to family gatherings.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2025
Both kids get baths, brush their teeth together, kiss goodnight, then stories and bed!
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
One of the great Merchant Ivory costume dramas of the 1980s, A Room With a View begins with a vacation in Italy, where Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter) meets and shares a fleeting but rather swoony hillside kiss with George Emerson (Julian Sands).
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
This is quite a change for Fergie, who, after she was photographed having her toes kissed while still married to Prince Andrew, was reportedly no longer invited to family gatherings.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2025
Both kids get baths, brush their teeth together, kiss goodnight, then stories and bed!
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
One of the great Merchant Ivory costume dramas of the 1980s, A Room With a View begins with a vacation in Italy, where Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter) meets and shares a fleeting but rather swoony hillside kiss with George Emerson (Julian Sands).
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the picture, the proud mom could be seen lying in a bed on a private plane, cuddled in a fuzzy blanket.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Despite the mess in her apartment, the man, like everyone else in her life, brushes off her fears as the exaggerations of an overactive imagination.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ramp’s executives and its investors brushed off the concerns, which is easy to do in their enviable position.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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Witherspoon was spotted snorkeling, swimming, and smooching off the coast of the French Riviera, clad in a pretty white, one-piece swimsuit that’s surprisingly easy to replicate.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The oldest neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove is a sedate enclave that hugs Biscayne Bay about a dozen miles from South Beach—but up to an hour by car during peak traffic—with the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as its cultural and architectural center.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Art aficionados will enjoy prowling around the building snuggled in this park that houses The Burrell Collection.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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