French-kissing

present participle of French-kiss

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for French-kissing
Verb
  • Four years later, Nicole marked another anniversary by sharing more photos on Instagram, including a picture of them kissing on the beach.
    Kaitlin Stevens, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
  • Have all these men forgotten that kissing someone outside a challenge is a little different from the semi-compulsory makeout games?
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
  • As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The new couple was most recently spotted smooching and holding hands in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood on Friday, April 3, and getting coffees on Sunday, April 5.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026
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“French-kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/French-kissing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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