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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Anyone who attended the National Restaurant Show in Chicago last month was smacked in the face at booth after booth by a single agenda wrought from desperation: how to harness technology to find ways to use fewer human workers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Please Tony, stop smacking your lips after every sentence.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Other photos capture the pair sharing their first kiss as husband and wife, holding hands while walking across a bridge and smooching on the dance floor.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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In each session, the non-celiac partner consumed 10 saltine crackers, then smooched their partner for 10 seconds.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
5 May 2025
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“Osculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osculate. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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