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
But what’s undeniable to anyone with two eyes is that Ellison, like so many corporate leaders, has been kissing up to Trump for more than a year — first to get control of Paramount and then in an attempt to make his company’s acquisition of Warners look inevitable.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
James Hendrickson – known as Jimmy to his family – had reached into the car to kiss his mother goodbye, Tacho recalled.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The two passionately kiss on the dance floor, and end up drunk at Craig’s motel room door.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Per the first half of the title of his upcoming album, Harry Styles prefers to kiss all the time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2026
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
James Hendrickson – known as Jimmy to his family – had reached into the car to kiss his mother goodbye, Tacho recalled.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
The two passionately kiss on the dance floor, and end up drunk at Craig’s motel room door.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Per the first half of the title of his upcoming album, Harry Styles prefers to kiss all the time.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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After an hour or so, Sarah’s girls bounce into the frame with giggles and cuddles and climb up on her.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the Heated Rivalry season finale, this seclusion shapes many defining (and tension-heavy) moments between the pro-hockey-playing protagonists, from free-flowing conversations in the living room to cuddles around the firepit and deep, reflective pauses by the water.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The project will fully rebuild Touhy Avenue between Elmhurst and Mount Prospect roads in Elk Grove Village, unincorporated Elk Grove Township, and Des Plaines, and brushing against the northern edge of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Whisk light corn syrup with a bit of water, brush it into indents, and sprinkle on colored sugar.—
Laura Fenton,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mike Macdonald, 38, is the third-youngest coach to smooch the Lombardi Trophy.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The pair reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Awards and smooched on the cheek.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since his initial rejection, Punch has been filmed being hugged by an adult monkey, groomed (apparently a high honor in monkey society), and seems to be making friends.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
4 Mar. 2026
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At times, Lugo touched 95 mph while navigating the Colombia lineup.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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This property actually touches the James Peak Wilderness, and that’s 17,000 acres.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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When you’re done, ski right to the nearby W Verbier to snuggle up in a room with your very own fireplace.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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The post included photos of the family with their dogs, Katie lying in blankets as both Ellie and Emma snuggle her, and the couple holding a sonogram photo.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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