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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
The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Horner attempted to forcibly kiss the victim at a bar, according to the documents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
That started to change in the final stretch when Wagner’s arc picked up momentum, culminating in the penultimate episode packed with Wagner’s emotional backstory and his first (and only) kiss with Morgan.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Horner attempted to forcibly kiss the victim at a bar, according to the documents.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
That started to change in the final stretch when Wagner’s arc picked up momentum, culminating in the penultimate episode packed with Wagner’s emotional backstory and his first (and only) kiss with Morgan.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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On international Women's Day, Meghan shared a photo on Instagram of Lilibet, who goes by Lili, cuddled up on a boat with Harry.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Other photos shows Saga cuddled up with him in bed and dressed as the Oogie Boogie from cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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On two separate occasions earlier in the month, Rick Nicholson brushed the chest of two players while attempting to swat away insects, according to the parents of three players who spoke on condition of anonymity out of fears their daughters might face retaliation.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Cocoon provides comfort through soft, cozy textures achieved by brushing and flocking.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, French star Kylian Mbappé smooched it after winning the 2018 World Cup.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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The trio of pictures shows the couple first in fun, formal attire kissing behind Fleetwood's hat, then smooching along the water – a third image shows Fleetwood in the water.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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And through all this, Saariaho’s elaborately beautiful orchestration scintillates, jabs, caresses, and swerves, giving all that vivid misery a sheen of lyric glamour.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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The crowd of 19,698 and all his teammates wanted to hug him.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Penton walked out herself and hugged two women who’d attended the proceedings.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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All the trembling, as Kimbangu touched the sick, alarmed European settlers and reassured the plantation workers who trekked to Nkamba in search of healing.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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No private debt collector can touch your wages or your bank account without first winning in court.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Find eight popular styles below to snuggle up in this season, all for under $25 right now.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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