Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for French-kiss
Verb
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Once the Islander opened the door, in typical Love Island USA fashion, they were prompted to kiss the other islanders with common interests.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026 -
Everyone offers their name and kisses everyone else, and women scrape their lipstick off other people’s cheeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Ralph Fiennes' Dr. Ian Kelson literally lip syncs for his life.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Jan. 2026
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Juicy sobs into Athena’s arms, and Kenya freaks out about potentially having to lip sync against Juicy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Llamas smacked 139 hits in her career, Kyles 136.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Then the others, perhaps hearing the now-familiar smack, smack, slurp of group tonsil hockey, followed suit.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Luchasaurus dressed in a wig and nearly smooched Andrade El Idolo.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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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.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“French-kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/French-kiss. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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