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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
At the end of her list, Steinfeld included a video which showed the actress posing in the snow with her pregnant belly out as Allen kissed her stomach.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Many hugged and kissed one another.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Santanelli also at some point in the inappropriate relationship had hugged and kissed the student, according to the police department.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani turned and kissed his wife, Rama Duwaji, a stylish and formidable artist.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Before the fish is served, it’s kissed with a kitchen torch rendering the fat and creating a delightful smokiness.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Abigail Michelle Faust, 25, of Hudson, also allegedly kissed a fifth-grade boy last year in her classroom at the end of a school day.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Celebrity makeup artist Michael Anthony accentuated her under eyes using a brightening concealer and kissed the faintest shade of pink to her outer corners next to long lash extensions that reached her brows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Many hugged and kissed one another.
—Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Santanelli also at some point in the inappropriate relationship had hugged and kissed the student, according to the police department.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Zohran Mamdani turned and kissed his wife, Rama Duwaji, a stylish and formidable artist.
—Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 2 Jan. 2026
Before the fish is served, it’s kissed with a kitchen torch rendering the fat and creating a delightful smokiness.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
Voice like a warm porchlight left on for wanderers who kissed goodbye too soon or stayed too long.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
Abigail Michelle Faust, 25, of Hudson, also allegedly kissed a fifth-grade boy last year in her classroom at the end of a school day.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2025
Celebrity makeup artist Michael Anthony accentuated her under eyes using a brightening concealer and kissed the faintest shade of pink to her outer corners next to long lash extensions that reached her brows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissed
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Adira in white jammies with a striped collar, cuddled with a blue dragon with rainbow scales, and a big brown Squishmellow.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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After Beck’s winning TD an assistant coach on the sideline hugged Cristobal from behind but the head coach broke free and wanted none if that -- because Ole Miss and gifted QB Trinidad Chambliss had the ball left without about a half-minute left.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After taking the 27-24 lead, an assistant went up to the head coach and hugged him from behind while smiling from ear to ear.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Both stocks touched fresh 52-week highs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The victim told police that Magee touched her as the two slept on an air mattress.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 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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The trio snuggled up to watch two other cute sisters — Bluey and her little sibling, Bingo — on a tablet propped up in bed in what appeared to be a hotel room.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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When your favorite throw blanket has been snuggled too many times or your bed blanket no longer matches your decor, there’s no need to toss it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Often, though, the clutter is the point, and you’re smacked with temperamental textures that channel the flippant streak of plunderphonics.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The group has smacked around quarterbacks, tackled well and dominated most key areas but hasn’t taken the ball away like an elite defense.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Kissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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