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
From doing in-store meet-and-greets to literally kissing babies in Dyckman, her hustler’s spirit is what helped her sprint to a hefty 200k debut.
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Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Politicians attend events and shake hands and kiss babies because nothing beats personal connection.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The hugs, kisses and belly rubs are not ending for Sgt.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
Last December, the couple went public with their relationship, with Gomez posting a series of Instagram photos from a trip to New York, including a photo of her kissing the hitmaking producer.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Politicians attend events and shake hands and kiss babies because nothing beats personal connection.
—Jed Brewer, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
The hugs, kisses and belly rubs are not ending for Sgt.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
Last December, the couple went public with their relationship, with Gomez posting a series of Instagram photos from a trip to New York, including a photo of her kissing the hitmaking producer.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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Another focused on the couple's wedding rings, while one more showed Gomez, 33, cuddling in bed with Blanco.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Footwear ranged from sexy stilettos to fuzzy slippers, and the bag of choice was soft and furry, perfect for cuddling up after a night out.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Sep. 2025
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The vintage shoes are displayed against the backdrop of Xavier Feal’s brushed steel shelves and Vincent Darré’s pink geometric Labyrinth carpet.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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An increase in sunlight, together with the pressure drop, confirmed that the robot had crossed the eyewall and brushed the eye itself.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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There was often subtle social commentary beneath their symmetry: In 1959, when Gardin took a long exposure of lovers smooching in the colonnade near Saint Mark’s Basilica, kissing in public was a potential criminal offense in some parts of Italy.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
6 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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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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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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Diddy hugged all of his lawyers before giving a lengthy handshake to his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The women appeared to be over the moon about the sentimental catch-up, with one photo showing Jackson and Paris Jackson hugging each other tightly.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Yet if Love’s last pass had stayed in the air a tick longer, the owner’s feet, at least in a metaphorical sense, may not have touched the ground for a long, long time.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The eye mask is offered in seven colors, feels cool to touch, and is machine washable for easy care.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Embrace the definition of hygge by snuggling into a blanket, brewing a hot cup of coffee, and chatting with a friend.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Even adults found solace in snuggling the dog.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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