osculating

present participle of osculate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for osculating
Verb
  • Back then, Elordi was seen kissing Kidman’s hand, and the two attended the same afterparty.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 26 May 2026
  • On April 8, Jonas shared a photo on Instagram of himself kissing Malti on her head.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
  • As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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“Osculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/osculating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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