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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2
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
Schwartz slid between the two of them, kissed Benji first and then Zack, Zack and then Benji, back and forth as lips found lips, hands found flesh, underwear found the floor.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Bonnie loves making her toys kiss each other.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Al-Amri then knelt and kissed the ground while his teammates surrounded him.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Most recently, cast member Jessi Draper came under fire for kissing Hope’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter.
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Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kiss
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Bonnie loves making her toys kiss each other.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Al-Amri then knelt and kissed the ground while his teammates surrounded him.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Most recently, cast member Jessi Draper came under fire for kissing Hope’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter.
—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kiss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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All while cuddled up in front of a wood-burning fire.
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And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy.
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Logan cannot brush his teeth or use the bathroom on his own.
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Gentler hair care practices Caring for your postpartum hair can be as simple as brushing it mindfully.
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Luchasaurus dressed in a wig and nearly smooched Andrade El Idolo.
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The late-night host has been on a hilarious smooching spree during his second-to-last week on the air, kissing several guests in recent days.
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Richer, more concentrated Prosecco with delectable flavors of nectarine tart and apricot preserves with intense minerality and delicate bubbles that caress the palate.
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The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame.
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The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.
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So the glasses hug your face without adding pressure to the nasal bridge or behind the ears.
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Samples from the pockets of Walton’s jeans were tested and the results showed the one that was turned inside likely had been touched by Shockley, but not by Powell.
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Notable deaths in 2026 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important.
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There have been plenty of family snuggles, though, which helped make the exhaustion easier to handle.
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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