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as in cuddles
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 brushes
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 kisses
Meanwhile, Elba’s co-star Rebecca Ferguson blew kisses around the room in the Sala Grande Theater.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
On the tilted path, just inside the gate, Tamsin kisses her mother’s cheek very close to the lips.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Inset, Travis Kelce kisses Taylor Swift following the 2024 Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The couple publicly celebrated the win, sharing affectionate moments, including snuggles and kisses, in front of broadcast cameras on the field of Allegiant Stadium.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Ace kisses Huda back in a later challenge, in addition to Chelley.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Well, one thing led to another, and Ashley kisses me.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The video captures tender moments as the couple cuddles their son and kisses his tiny toes while creating an adorable family portrait.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2025
In another scene, the three are cuddled up on the boat as Justin holds his son with one arm and Hailey kisses his left shoulder.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
On the tilted path, just inside the gate, Tamsin kisses her mother’s cheek very close to the lips.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Inset, Travis Kelce kisses Taylor Swift following the 2024 Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The couple publicly celebrated the win, sharing affectionate moments, including snuggles and kisses, in front of broadcast cameras on the field of Allegiant Stadium.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2025
Ace kisses Huda back in a later challenge, in addition to Chelley.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2025
Well, one thing led to another, and Ashley kisses me.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The video captures tender moments as the couple cuddles their son and kisses his tiny toes while creating an adorable family portrait.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2025
In another scene, the three are cuddled up on the boat as Justin holds his son with one arm and Hailey kisses his left shoulder.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kisses
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Photos of Rostia, a black Chihuahua, who cuddles with her pet siblings and enjoys protecting them.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Countless walks, cuddles, and hopeful meetings.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
11 Aug. 2025
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Mayor brushes off turmoil amid scandals Adams became the first sitting New York City mayor to be indicted on criminal charges last fall after federal prosecutors accused him of taking lavish flights and hotel stays from Turkish businessmen and officials for more than a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Many people only think of insects as pollinators, but pollen also can be spread by a furry chipmunk or even a human who brushes by a low-growing flower and picks up pollen on her shoe.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The dough that built Fox Har’br, a sprawling 1,100 acre oceanfront property that snuggles up against Nova Scotia’s North Shore came from selling tens of millions of that exact order along with billions of timbits and apple fritters.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Lots of pets, snuggles, and kisses with our brother Dunder too.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants hugs Malik Nabers #1 after the game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The oldest neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove is a sedate enclave that hugs Biscayne Bay about a dozen miles from South Beach—but up to an hour by car during peak traffic—with the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as its cultural and architectural center.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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