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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
These are distinctly American, Texan to be specific, where they’re called shrimp kisses.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
One woman kisses her granddaughter for the last time; another meets hers for the first.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Well, one thing led to another, and Ashley kisses me.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
My youngest sister and I make a little game out of it, seeing who can unwrap their pile of kisses the fastest.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Carol kisses her back, hungrily, and Zosia wakes up the next morning topless in her bed.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
In between snuggles and breathless puppy kisses, guests learn to harness the dogs and drive sleds.
—Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
At Colin’s wake, among bottles aging in the dark, Marissa kisses Peter.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Most Hershey kisses are also gluten free, including the original chocolate flavor as well as candy cane, milk chocolate, mint truffle and mini kisses.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
One woman kisses her granddaughter for the last time; another meets hers for the first.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
Well, one thing led to another, and Ashley kisses me.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
My youngest sister and I make a little game out of it, seeing who can unwrap their pile of kisses the fastest.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
Carol kisses her back, hungrily, and Zosia wakes up the next morning topless in her bed.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
In between snuggles and breathless puppy kisses, guests learn to harness the dogs and drive sleds.
—Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
At Colin’s wake, among bottles aging in the dark, Marissa kisses Peter.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Most Hershey kisses are also gluten free, including the original chocolate flavor as well as candy cane, milk chocolate, mint truffle and mini kisses.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kisses
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There will be laughter and cuddles.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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Start your new year with love, cuddles and wagging tails!—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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If the doctor brushes you off or looks at their watch, get a new doctor!—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … NO LAUGHING MATTER – White House brushes off SNL season premiere, calling show 'waste' of time.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Swift and Styles set tongues wagging after they were spotted by paparazzi strolling together in November 2012, and things seemed even more heated after they were photographed sharing some New Year’s Eve smooches the following month.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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After all, anything that cuts down on errands and saves your energy can free up time for sleep, precious time for baby snuggles, or a moment to yourself.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
9 Dec. 2025
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The green zone is a band of territory that hugs much of Gaza’s eastern perimeter and includes other areas seized through months of Israeli ground operations.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
29 Dec. 2025
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As Dustin sobs, Steve hugs him, finally understanding why Dustin has been protecting himself from getting hurt again by putting up a hostile front.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2025
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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