osculated

past tense of osculate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculated
Verb
  • Wyatt-Hodge, who launched the tournament two weeks ago with a century against Sri Lanka, smacked a 32-ball fifty.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
  • Curtis Mead smacked a pinch two-run homer to give Washington a 4-3 lead in the sixth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Red Beard knelt alongside a pig, kissed the top of its head, and gave it a hug.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • His teammates kissed the top of his head as the fans celebrated.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Luchasaurus dressed in a wig and nearly smooched Andrade El Idolo.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
  • On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The 28-year-old star put a sultry twist on the Y2K-era vest, with her take made out of a medium wash denim that was cut completely open down the bodice.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • Almost $100 less than Reformation’s version, these Quince shorts are a steal, especially since they're made out of 100 percent washable mulberry silk.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
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“Osculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osculated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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