smooch

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 Jono and Ellie have since been papped gallivanting around Sydney, smooching up a storm over beaches and brunches. Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 24 Mar. 2024 Aidan is back for season 2, though, as Parker shared pictures of her and Corbett smooching in character on set. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for smooch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooch
kiss
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  • After the buzzer sounded, Pope ran over to hug his wife, Lee Anne, and kissed his daughters near the bench before running off to a TV interview.
    Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 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

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“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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