Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculate
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While at 13-over for the tournament on the par-five fourth on Friday, Lowry missed a short putt for par, lipping the right edge.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025 -
As the hardcourt legend enthusiastically lip synchs to the tune, Travis and Jason bop along and smile, with Travis matching Shaq’s hand gestures.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Other sweet shots include Harley kissing her fiancé in his arms, and two celebratory engagement cakes.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Giants haven’t had a 30-homer hitter in a single season since Bonds smacked 45 in 2004.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
16 June 2025
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Fifteen years ago, smack in the middle of Barack Obama's first term, amid the rapid rise of social media and a slow recovery from the Great Recession, a professor at the University of Connecticut issued a stark warning: the United States was heading into a decade of growing political instability.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Jono and Ellie have since been papped gallivanting around Sydney, smooching up a storm over beaches and brunches.—
Alexandra Koster,
refinery29.com,
24 Mar. 2024
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Aidan is back for season 2, though, as Parker shared pictures of her and Corbett smooching in character on set.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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“Osculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osculate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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