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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
Once in the bathroom, the 15-year-old male allegedly kissed Plaintiff Jane Doe.
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Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
And her public criticism of former Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales, who kissed Bonmatí’s teammate Jenni Hermoso without permission at the World Cup award ceremony, showed her embrace of a leadership role.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
After the big moment, the couple hugged and kissed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Gabriel kissed the girls who stepped on the red dot (Beatriz, Trinity) while Kayda kissed the boys who did the same (Zach, Bryce).
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Lines by his eyes, a crease off his smile, shadowy grey hair, trimmed neat — but a well-aged man at 60, skin kissed by the Florida sun.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Pedro Pascal Kiss Colbert frequently kissed guests on his show, male and female.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 14 May 2026
At a later date, the victim, whom police interviewed, gave Wright a hug in his classroom, and Wright kissed and groped the minor, investigators say.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
And her public criticism of former Spanish soccer official Luis Rubiales, who kissed Bonmatí’s teammate Jenni Hermoso without permission at the World Cup award ceremony, showed her embrace of a leadership role.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
After the big moment, the couple hugged and kissed.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Gabriel kissed the girls who stepped on the red dot (Beatriz, Trinity) while Kayda kissed the boys who did the same (Zach, Bryce).
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Lines by his eyes, a crease off his smile, shadowy grey hair, trimmed neat — but a well-aged man at 60, skin kissed by the Florida sun.
—Dan Robson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Pedro Pascal Kiss Colbert frequently kissed guests on his show, male and female.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 14 May 2026
At a later date, the victim, whom police interviewed, gave Wright a hug in his classroom, and Wright kissed and groped the minor, investigators say.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissed
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At the 2024 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, Jelly Roll was joined on stage by his daughter who cuddled up to her dad for a sweet hug.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Sitting front row, Fox and Pollan happily cuddled up in front of the camera ahead of the game, which made for a suspenseful evening.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Still, Klugo’s hearing loss couldn’t be brushed away.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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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,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Heaven’s 27 parents hugged and talked easily with one another, but their tired eyes always seemed a breath away from tears.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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The garment hugged her midsection in before fluttering out over her hips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Hope's Corner touched the lives of two thousand people last year, like Shelley, who preferred not to use her last name.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The two also touched on their love for Amanda Bynes, who joined the All That cast in 1996.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Luchasaurus dressed in a wig and nearly smooched Andrade El Idolo.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Captured from behind, the black and white picture showed Meghan, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, snuggled up together while wearing casual clothes.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Llamas smacked 139 hits in her career, Kyles 136.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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In his first three games of the season, Bryant had 350 receiving yards to go along with four touchdowns, before an all-too familiar foe smacked him down with a brutal punishment.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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“Kissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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