osculate

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculate
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Other sweet shots include Harley kissing her fiancé in his arms, and two celebratory engagement cakes.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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