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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
Sprinkle some hugs and kisses around your home with this pretty XO wreath.
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Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Experiement with hearts, bows, and kisses for a thematic look, or keep it subtle with a few coats of red or pink.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The twosome exchanged airblown kisses at the end in a nod to their friendship and mutual diva respect.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Ordering a bracing cold martini that kisses the rim just feels right in a space like this.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But then, blonde-haired Ryan (Stacy Clausen) kisses Naim (Joe Bird) while pinning him down on the ground.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Ryan grins down, then kisses him.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Thecla gains entry to the prison by trading her bracelets and sits with Paul and kisses his chains.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Ho-jin agrees to that option, and kisses Mu-hee.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
Experiement with hearts, bows, and kisses for a thematic look, or keep it subtle with a few coats of red or pink.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
The twosome exchanged airblown kisses at the end in a nod to their friendship and mutual diva respect.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Ordering a bracing cold martini that kisses the rim just feels right in a space like this.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But then, blonde-haired Ryan (Stacy Clausen) kisses Naim (Joe Bird) while pinning him down on the ground.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Ryan grins down, then kisses him.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Thecla gains entry to the prison by trading her bracelets and sits with Paul and kisses his chains.
—Christy Cobb, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2026
Ho-jin agrees to that option, and kisses Mu-hee.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kisses
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In the Heated Rivalry season finale, this seclusion shapes many defining (and tension-heavy) moments between the pro-hockey-playing protagonists, from free-flowing conversations in the living room to cuddles around the firepit and deep, reflective pauses by the water.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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There will be laughter and cuddles.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025
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When some chime in to say their doctors had been cautiously optimistic about treatments, Sarah brushes that aside.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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At the Veterans of Foreign Wars post, Commander Tommy Nester finds it behind the ceiling panels, brushes it off the uniforms that aren’t behind glass and sweeps it from the baseboards of the main hall.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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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 district hugs a square mile, from Sixth to 23rd streets, from Ocean Drive on the Atlantic Ocean to Lenox Court near Biscayne Bay.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The twins’ mother, Trish Garbuzovas hugs her daughters after the championship event.—
Jason Getz,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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