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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
Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.
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Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
It's balanced by juicy berries kissed with cinnamon.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
With their quick banter and palpable chemistry, by the time these two kissed in season 4 of Gilmore Girls, fans were on the edge of their seats.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Joveljic’s left-footed curler kissed the inside of the post and gave SKC a sliver of a chance.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The athlete kissed her belly in the adorable clip, which was captioned with a red heart emoji.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Miranda Hope seemingly confirmed the rumor that the newly single Jessi Draper kissed her ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, at a party over the weekend.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
After splitting two defenders to bury a 35-footer at the buzzer to end the third quarter for a 91-72 lead, the point guard again kissed his fingers, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
It's balanced by juicy berries kissed with cinnamon.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
With their quick banter and palpable chemistry, by the time these two kissed in season 4 of Gilmore Girls, fans were on the edge of their seats.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Joveljic’s left-footed curler kissed the inside of the post and gave SKC a sliver of a chance.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
The athlete kissed her belly in the adorable clip, which was captioned with a red heart emoji.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Miranda Hope seemingly confirmed the rumor that the newly single Jessi Draper kissed her ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, at a party over the weekend.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026
After splitting two defenders to bury a 35-footer at the buzzer to end the third quarter for a 91-72 lead, the point guard again kissed his fingers, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
—Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissed
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In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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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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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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Older ones brushed it off as a typical relationship conflict.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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When the hearing ended, Moore leaned over a courtroom barrier and hugged his wife.—
Larry Lage,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of people handed out candles and hugged one another as stories were shared.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Zachary was a cherished friend whose kindness and spirit touched everyone who knew him.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Although disaster struck in the Stars’ final game last spring, when Edmonton touched Oettinger for two goals on two shots in Game 5 of their playoff series, and the goalie was lifted after just seven minutes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
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 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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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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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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Near mile marker 161, about six miles from the summit, the 2020 Freightliner smacked the barrier wall on the right side of the road.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Kissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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