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as in cuddling
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 brushing
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 kissing
Other clips show the pair posing together at Disneyland, eating pizza in a kitchen, watching a soccer game, sledding on a snowy hill, kissing and sitting at a restaurant.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The two shared a hug, with Stockton's mother kissing the head of Beck's mom.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Wenzke was accused in March 2023 of kissing an intoxicated coworker who was also a patient outside of the office.
—Max Filby, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
In July, Mauricio was spotted passionately kissing a mystery woman at the airport in Mykonos, Greece.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
In October, Justin shared a photo of him and Hailey kissing in a carousel that also appeared to tease new music.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Not this cop explaining kissing to a snowman.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
These schools got off fairly easy by bending the knee and kissing the ring.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Chavez has also posted glimpses of their relationship, including a photo of him affectionately kissing his girlfriend on the cheek in July 2024.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
The two shared a hug, with Stockton's mother kissing the head of Beck's mom.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Wenzke was accused in March 2023 of kissing an intoxicated coworker who was also a patient outside of the office.
—Max Filby, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
In July, Mauricio was spotted passionately kissing a mystery woman at the airport in Mykonos, Greece.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
In October, Justin shared a photo of him and Hailey kissing in a carousel that also appeared to tease new music.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Not this cop explaining kissing to a snowman.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
These schools got off fairly easy by bending the knee and kissing the ring.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Chavez has also posted glimpses of their relationship, including a photo of him affectionately kissing his girlfriend on the cheek in July 2024.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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