osculate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculate
Verb
  • He was faced with a 3-foot, 1-inch putt for par and missed it when the ball lipped out and went two feet to the right.
    William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Schauffele’s putt from 6 feet, 5 inches lipped out.
    Hugh Kellenberger, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 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
  • Lemont 22-3-1 (5) Rocco Luciano smacks two-run double to spark Lemont to 5-0 win over Lincoln-Way West. 4.
    Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
  • He was considered a pioneer of hardcore wrestling, slamming opponents through tables and smacking them with chairs.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • In part two, the person repeated those steps, but drank 4 ounces of water instead of simply waiting before smooching.
    Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 May 2025
  • At one point, Charlotte even catches Lily passionately smooching the young gent.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Osculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osculate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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