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Recent Examples of smooch
One included a sweet shot of Jenner and Gamble smooching on a boat.
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
For one scene involving a prom-posal in the Colleen Hoover adaptation, directed by Josh Boone, the two actors felt that their lovestruck characters Clara and Miller would smooch.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Swift and Styles set tongues wagging after they were spotted by paparazzi strolling together in November 2012, and things seemed even more heated after they were photographed sharing some New Year’s Eve smooches the following month.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
For one scene involving a prom-posal in the Colleen Hoover adaptation, directed by Josh Boone, the two actors felt that their lovestruck characters Clara and Miller would smooch.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Swift and Styles set tongues wagging after they were spotted by paparazzi strolling together in November 2012, and things seemed even more heated after they were photographed sharing some New Year’s Eve smooches the following month.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooch
kiss
Verb
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Fic from previous fandoms — specifically for the Lord of the Rings books — often focused on a writer-insert character joining the fun and kissing all the boys.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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While Bennet’s decision — should he be elected governor — to select his replacement falls within the legal authority of the governor’s office, the perception of a conflict (in which those considered or, ultimately, appointed must kiss the proverbial ring) is simply too great.—
Kent Thiry,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooch. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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