Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondle
Verb
  • The monologue touches Ellie, who caresses her girlfriend’s face.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
  • Song, not one to be ruled by trends, has found a way to tap into bouclé’s truest original intention: that of softly caressing, thanks to those looped fibers, whoever decides to perch on it.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
  • Using paper towels, pat your chicken dry (no need to rinse it first).
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • Interacting with a pet, such as stroking them, can ease the mind and boost the sense of tranquility.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
  • His purpose is solely to stroke his outsized, narcissistic ego to compete with other authoritarian countries such as Russia and North Korea.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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“Fondle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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