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as in cuddles
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 brushes
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 kisses
Repeat process with remaining 24 balls and kisses.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Lincoln, whom her character Juliet runs after and kisses, was 29 at the time.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
My youngest sister and I make a little game out of it, seeing who can unwrap their pile of kisses the fastest.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Therefore, tucked away in the interior part of each piece, a tiny ruby kisses the wearer’s body, bestowing upon them blessings of good fortune.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Val celebrated his wife's epic win and kept giving Jenna hugs and kisses after the results were announced.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Jamie hands her a sack full of apples to keep her teeth healthy, kisses her passionately, and puts her on the carriage.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
For sustenance, head to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer for a Grand Prix CrazyShake with cookies ‘n cream Hershey kisses and red M&Ms, a black and white cake slice and more toppings.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
Lincoln, whom her character Juliet runs after and kisses, was 29 at the time.
—Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
With cum still in his mouth, Lee pulls himself back up and kisses Allerton deeply before wiping away the remnants of semen running down his chin.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
My youngest sister and I make a little game out of it, seeing who can unwrap their pile of kisses the fastest.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Therefore, tucked away in the interior part of each piece, a tiny ruby kisses the wearer’s body, bestowing upon them blessings of good fortune.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
Val celebrated his wife's epic win and kept giving Jenna hugs and kisses after the results were announced.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Jamie hands her a sack full of apples to keep her teeth healthy, kisses her passionately, and puts her on the carriage.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
For sustenance, head to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer for a Grand Prix CrazyShake with cookies ‘n cream Hershey kisses and red M&Ms, a black and white cake slice and more toppings.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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