fondling

present participle of fondle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fondling
Verb
  • The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The singer was spotted in pictures shared to social media, gently caressing the baby bump of his romantic partner.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • According to the pages labeled as court exhibits, Priscilla rushed to her daughter’s bedside and was holding her hand, stroking her face, and telling her she was loved as family members gathered.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
  • No one wants to follow an ego-stroking social media account with zero content value.
    Peter Boyd, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Keep your greens crisp by draining, rinsing, and patting them dry before using.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025
  • At times, its puzzle-solving and chaotic arcade shooting felt like patting your head while rubbing your stomach.
    Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Fondling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fondling. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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