1
as in to cuddle
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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2
as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kiss
Please never die and never stop kissing me.
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Get ready to kiss these services goodbye if this property tax proposal passes.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Most recently, cast member Jessi Draper came under fire for kissing Hope’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
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
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Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Get ready to kiss these services goodbye if this property tax proposal passes.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 June 2026
Most recently, cast member Jessi Draper came under fire for kissing Hope’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for kiss
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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That may include holding hands, cuddling, massage, meaningful conversations or simply spending quality time together.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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In addition to caring for and cuddling her infant daughter, Culpo is currently pregnant with her second baby.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Long bangs, which brushed the tops of her oversized black glasses, added more bounce and fun to the overall hairstyle.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
18 June 2026
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Brain fog was brushed off as stress or aging.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
17 June 2026
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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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Kate could be seen reaching over to caress the back of Louis’s short blonde hair, showing off her iconic sapphire and diamond engagement ring.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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And short hair always feels so good once the temperatures climb and the humidity sets in; keeping your neck free allows the cool breeze of a blasting air conditioner to caress your skin.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
12 June 2026
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Cars honked their horns and cyclists pulled over to tune in as flags fluttered in the wind, fans clambered to see the screen, and people hugged and shouted.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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The two young white women with long, straight hair hugged me and cooed and wiped my eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On June 10, Mastercard launched Agent Pay for Machines, a payment layer for the high-frequency, low-value transactions machines run — the fractions of a cent traditional cards can't touch.—
Renana Ashkenazi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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