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as in cuddled
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 brushed
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 kissed
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
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Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Huge cheers when the two leads first kissed.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The two starred in the 1991 film Strays together, and Christian claims that, while rehearsing lines in his trailer, Busfield grabbed her, threw her against a wall, and kissed her, according to a police interview obtained by The Mirror US.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s right, everybody’s love for lips that look freshly kissed and effortlessly sophisticated is arriving in the manicure space.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The sinewy champion then cradled his wife, Presleigh, in his arm and kissed her at the front of the 18th green, along the water’s edge.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Miles limped over to drummer Al Foster and kissed him on the mouth.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The Spurs were kissed on the cheek by the lottery gods.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Physical contact alleged The suit also alleges Post hugged and kissed the teen at school and later lured the student into her car, where the assaults occurred.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Huge cheers when the two leads first kissed.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
The two starred in the 1991 film Strays together, and Christian claims that, while rehearsing lines in his trailer, Busfield grabbed her, threw her against a wall, and kissed her, according to a police interview obtained by The Mirror US.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
That’s right, everybody’s love for lips that look freshly kissed and effortlessly sophisticated is arriving in the manicure space.
—Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
The sinewy champion then cradled his wife, Presleigh, in his arm and kissed her at the front of the 18th green, along the water’s edge.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
Miles limped over to drummer Al Foster and kissed him on the mouth.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
The Spurs were kissed on the cheek by the lottery gods.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Physical contact alleged The suit also alleges Post hugged and kissed the teen at school and later lured the student into her car, where the assaults occurred.
—Giles Hudson, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissed
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Kylie Jenner, who opted out of walking the Oscars' red carpet with boyfriend and nominee Timothée Chalamet, cuddled up to the actor while walking the VF silver carpet.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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In one photo, featured on the second slide, Hudson, pictured in a cozy cream sweater, and Rani are cuddled up on the bleachers at what appears to be a sports game.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Only far Northern California is forecast to be brushed by light precipitation next week, with low odds for significant rain or snow anywhere south of Interstate 80.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Steamed florets are smashed flat, brushed with oil, and showered with a ranch seasoning packet, then roasted until the edges turn deeply golden and crackly.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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The pair hugged each other tightly.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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After the game had ended, Neto went over to the ball boy, hugged him and gave him his match shirt.—
Luke Bosher,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an interview, the now 14-year-old girl told police that Duggar allegedly touched her inappropriately on several occasions during a family vacation in Panama City Beach in 2020, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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The lanes echoed with the sound of rolling balls and crashing pins long before the wheels of roller skates ever touched its floor.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pair reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Awards and smooched on the cheek.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Lennon smooched a pooch, and Falkor glided through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center.—
Max Gersh,
IndyStar,
28 Dec. 2025
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From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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So, each got smacked with a Stop Sale.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Toni Martínez’s clever backheel from the byline smacked off Marin’s head just four meters from goal and flew past his own goalkeeper.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Kissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissed. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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