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Stories have long been swapped on awkward first kisses and princesses smooching frogs, but a new study suggests the earliest instance of two lips pressing together happened up to 21 million years ago -- prior to the existence of humans.—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2025 One included a sweet shot of Jenner and Gamble smooching on a boat.—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
In the shots — taken in New York City's Central Park — the duo could be seen sharing a smooch while standing in what appeared to be an alleyway.—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 The director and star didn't see eye to eye on the tone of the film's climactic smooch.—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smooch
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