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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
The compilation video included clips of the couple dancing around a living room as laser lights bounced off the ceiling, Payne playfully dragging Cassidy around by her feet, the couple posing together at Disneyland, eating pizza in a kitchen, sledding on a snowy hill and kissing at a restaurant.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The accusations include inappropriate touching and forcibly kissing an intern.
—Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
It is most commonly spread through direct contact, like kissing or sharing a drinking glass, and can be triggered by stress or being sick.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The accusations include inappropriate touching and forcibly kissing an intern.
—Steve Bittenbender | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
It is most commonly spread through direct contact, like kissing or sharing a drinking glass, and can be triggered by stress or being sick.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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