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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
The cast and crew joined the event, and Curtis sold kisses at a fair and befriended Tull.
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Trish Deitch, Variety, 28 Oct. 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
In the photo shared on Instagram, Jack Nicholson lies in bed while Keaton, who's wearing rollers in her hair, kisses him on the cheek.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Happier, at least initially, is Captain Olivia Walker (Rebecca Ferguson), who kisses her husband and young son goodbye before heading off to work at the White House.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
In the nearly two-minute preview, fans get a glimpse at how present her now-fiancé was behind the scenes, at one point crouching underneath the stage and grinning wide as the pop star bends down and kisses him on the cheek.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Amelia and Owen are making googly eyes at each other and DeLuca drunkenly kisses Meredith.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The hugs, kisses and belly rubs are not ending for Sgt.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
In a world in which women are meant to feel desire when any man kisses them, there’s no way to resolve this conflict.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Trish Deitch, Variety, 28 Oct. 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
In the photo shared on Instagram, Jack Nicholson lies in bed while Keaton, who's wearing rollers in her hair, kisses him on the cheek.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Happier, at least initially, is Captain Olivia Walker (Rebecca Ferguson), who kisses her husband and young son goodbye before heading off to work at the White House.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
In the nearly two-minute preview, fans get a glimpse at how present her now-fiancé was behind the scenes, at one point crouching underneath the stage and grinning wide as the pop star bends down and kisses him on the cheek.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, Amelia and Owen are making googly eyes at each other and DeLuca drunkenly kisses Meredith.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
The hugs, kisses and belly rubs are not ending for Sgt.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
In a world in which women are meant to feel desire when any man kisses them, there’s no way to resolve this conflict.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kisses
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Foster families must provide a healthy, safe environment for cats, taking them to veterinarian appointments and adoption centers, and offering socialization, cuddles, exercise, and mental stimulation.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the sweet photos, Kloss cuddles her baby girl, who lies on her chest covered in a pink blanket with cherries on it.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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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
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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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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 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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An elegant alternative is this button-down ruched maxi satin dress, which hugs all the right places without clinging to your curves.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Kacie wins, and Patrick hugs her and gives her the ring back.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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