osculate

verb

Definition of osculatenext
as in to lip

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculate
  1. lip
  2. kiss
  3. smack
  4. smooch
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Hyland, 35, shared a video of herself lip syncing the song on vacation in Puerto Rico with husband Wells Adams and friends.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Scents like Watermelon Whirl, Banana Blend, Berry Bliss and Tangerine Twirl are perfect for smelling delicious this summer, so shop the full collection now, which includes moisturizing body washes, travel-size perfume sprays and lip oil.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of lip
Verb
  • The pair kissed at the altar and posed for photographs at the Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • After a few minutes, the patty is flipped and the onions get kissed with heat.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of kiss
Verb
  • Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The Tampa Bay Rays third baseman smacked a 463-foot whopper late last month.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of smack
Verb
  • Luchasaurus dressed in a wig and nearly smooched Andrade El Idolo.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
  • The late-night host has been on a hilarious smooching spree during his second-to-last week on the air, kissing several guests in recent days.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Definition of smooch
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