osculating

Definition of osculatingnext
present participle of osculate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculating
Verb
  • One snapshot showed Harry kissing Elizabeth on the cheek, while another depicted the family laughing.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
  • At Marilla and White’s engagement party, both current and former cast members shared advice on everything from kissing to navigating a breakup.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • During that time, the moon will appear mostly dark, which will give the astronauts a chance to look for flashes of light from rocky objects smacking into the moon or to observe planets and other celestial bodies.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Other incidents over the years have seen fans grab at Nikki Bella or actually smacking Alex Bliss on the backside as Nia Jax was carrying her over her shoulder from a previous segment.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Osculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osculating. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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