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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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
According to legend, the future saint once kissed the stone in prayer; ever since, the stone has been colder than the stones surrounding it.
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The cast and crew joined the event, and Curtis sold kisses at a fair and befriended Tull.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
But within weeks, the couple were spotted kissing and canoodling on Perry’s yacht off Southern California’s Santa Barbara coast.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
The cast and crew joined the event, and Curtis sold kisses at a fair and befriended Tull.
—Trish Deitch, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The couple inadvertently confirmed the news at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, when they were spotted kissing and holding hands.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
But within weeks, the couple were spotted kissing and canoodling on Perry’s yacht off Southern California’s Santa Barbara coast.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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In a viral social-media post, a cat owner cuddles up with her feline—and what the kitty does to her face while snuggling melts hearts among viewers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In the first of several messages, Jenner, 70, shared an image of herself and Lawrence cuddling on a bed, acting surprised while reading a book.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Organic and lightly brushed with salmonella and fecal matter.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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Daily baguette runs to the local bakery – an errand that Anract says used to be as automatic and ritualistic as brushing teeth – have become less frequent.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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For one scene involving a prom-posal in the Colleen Hoover adaptation, directed by Josh Boone, the two actors felt that their lovestruck characters Clara and Miller would smooch.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Swift and Styles set tongues wagging after they were spotted by paparazzi strolling together in November 2012, and things seemed even more heated after they were photographed sharing some New Year’s Eve smooches the following month.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Brown, 21, made a statement in a figure-hugging black lace gown with feather details by Rodarte.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because at the end of the day, pixels may reach us, but print touches us.—
Kelly Ehlers,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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Armed with small handheld RFID readers, thieves can wirelessly scan credit cards or passports from a short distance to capture chip data and clone cards without ever touching your wallet.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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In a viral social-media post, a cat owner cuddles up with her feline—and what the kitty does to her face while snuggling melts hearts among viewers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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