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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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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In typical athlete origin story fashion, the first half of the Christy trailer depicts the unpolished, brunette Sweeney as real-life champion Christy Salters Martin slugging it out in practice, training on a beach, and hugging her supportive team.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
11 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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