French-kissing

present participle of French-kiss

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for French-kissing
Verb
  • When Taylor looks over, Jere is kissing a girl in the kitchen.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The two announced their romance on Instagram April 20 with a photo of Cyrus kissing her on the cheek.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In the middle, a president who promised to put both conflicts to bed – and whose talk of a Nobel Peace Prize is smacking up against the reality of the Gaza and Ukraine wars.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Under the hot summer sun, players drip sweat after repeatedly smacking into each other during long, physical practices.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
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“French-kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/French-kissing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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