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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Frantic, Capo raced to the hospital from her Orlando home, not stopping to brush her teeth or put on a bra.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Still, Klugo’s hearing loss couldn’t be brushed away.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
7 June 2026
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Die-hard Knicks fans Spike Lee and John Turturro hug it out at the SiriusXM Front Row Live event during the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs NBA Finals Game 3 in New York City on June 8.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In an interview with Vanity Fair Italia, Françoise notes that the iconic image of Marilyn Monroe hugging a pillow isn’t actually the photo that launched her late husband’s career.—
Michael Soncin,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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The batter just running to the mound right after touching first base?—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Hopkins also touches on Prime Video’s channels business, AI, Amazon MGM’s approach to theatrical film and — of course — the future of James Bond.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
12 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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Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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