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
Erbert Hough could be seen wearing a red dress with ruffles down the back and along the skirt, kissing her professional dancer husband in one photo.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The show is described as following an intimacy coordinator who’s never been kissed.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Last year, Carpenter kissed a female-presenting alien.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
This yuckster attitude was apparently contagious, because Gray herself got in on the act on a day in which she was scheduled to kiss the young hunk Christopher Atkins, who had a recurring role for one season as a camp counselor.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The show is described as following an intimacy coordinator who’s never been kissed.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Last year, Carpenter kissed a female-presenting alien.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2025
This yuckster attitude was apparently contagious, because Gray herself got in on the act on a day in which she was scheduled to kiss the young hunk Christopher Atkins, who had a recurring role for one season as a camp counselor.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the picture, the proud mom could be seen lying in a bed on a private plane, cuddled in a fuzzy blanket.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The two asked around but brushed off the messages as a prank.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to her, the girlfriend brushed off the refusal and signaled her annoyance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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Witherspoon was spotted snorkeling, swimming, and smooching off the coast of the French Riviera, clad in a pretty white, one-piece swimsuit that’s surprisingly easy to replicate.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Dennis tries to hug Roman, but Roman attacks him, punching him multiple times before leaving the hotel room.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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The oldest neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove is a sedate enclave that hugs Biscayne Bay about a dozen miles from South Beach—but up to an hour by car during peak traffic—with the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as its cultural and architectural center.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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To complete the sequence, Gray returned to his love and lightly touched hands before drinking a potion to join him in eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Art aficionados will enjoy prowling around the building snuggled in this park that houses The Burrell Collection.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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