kissing off

present participle of kiss off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing off
Verb
  • The best way to combat mosquitoes is by interrupting their life cycle, consistently dumping out containers, refreshing water in birdbaths, and adding Mosquito Dunks to wet areas that can't be easily drained.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The first signs were his dramatic overreaction to the girls dumping Gabe.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Your method of dismissing your flippant remarks, then, is probably the next best option to silence.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • Kerry Washington completely dismissing Seth Meyers’s home life absolutely slays.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Its quick-release, tool-free battery system enables operators to swap batteries within seconds, minimizing downtime during industrial inspections, security patrols, and disaster response operations.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 June 2026
  • Scott Barnes, Jennifer Lopez’s longtime makeup artist, considers the ingredients of this Korean sunscreen a plus for minimizing the look of pores, while delivering other benefits to aging skin.
    Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Each tier has a mesh bottom for airflow and mesh straps to keep sweaters from blowing off on windy days, and the swiveling hook can be locked into place over clotheslines or drying racks to stay put in the breeze.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • The meteoroid heats up tremendously as well, ablating—blowing off—material from its surface, often leaving a lingering bright streak called a train.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • On a broken possession with the shot clock running down, Thornton caught the ball in the right corner with space to shoot.
    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • Taking the form of a 420-pound plasticky egg, K5s have mainly made headlines through extraordinary mishaps like drowning in a fountain and running down a 16-month-old-toddler.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • For golf cart operators, that evolution absolutely begins by ditching archaic lead-acid relics engineered for a bygone era.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
  • There are many reasons for this – not the least of which is that ditching the pilot and the cockpit itself opens up the opportunity to not only simplify the design of the aircraft, but also free up valuable cargo space and reduce weight.
    David Szondy June 21, New Atlas, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • While professionals still seek performance upgrades, consumers increasingly view MacBooks as durable household appliances, diminishing the traditional annual upgrade cycle.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • While Doral, Sweetwater, Tamiami and other areas near the fires did not see evacuations, officials warned air quality was diminishing due to the smoke, which could have caused health issues for some residents.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
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“Kissing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing%20off. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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