smooch

verb

ˈsmüch How to pronounce smooch (audio)
Definition of smoochnext
as in to kiss
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love a couple smooching in a dark corner

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Recent Examples of smooch The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026 Mike Macdonald, 38, is the third-youngest coach to smooch the Lombardi Trophy. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 The pair reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Awards and smooched on the cheek. — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026 On Monday, the actress shared her latest Instagram carousel, which showed the actor smooching Alba on the cheek. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smooch
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kiss
Verb
  • Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.
    — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
  • Her shot from distance kissed the post and went in for her third goal of the season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of kiss

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