as in kissing
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 smooching
The stinger on the scene, where Katie flees and Greg mistakenly gets caught peeping on two girls smooching, is good for some giggles.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 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
Elsewhere in their conversation for VF, Hawke pointed out that Paltrow's Central Park kiss with Chalamet is reminiscent of a moment from Great Expectations, which saw the two actors smooching in the park.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
One included a sweet shot of Jenner and Gamble smooching on a boat.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 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
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 9 Mar. 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
Elsewhere in their conversation for VF, Hawke pointed out that Paltrow's Central Park kiss with Chalamet is reminiscent of a moment from Great Expectations, which saw the two actors smooching in the park.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025
One included a sweet shot of Jenner and Gamble smooching on a boat.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 11 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooching
kissing
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The Hard Launch Heard Around Philly In a video posted to her Instagram account, Susie was seen kissing and sharing affectionate moments with Thomas.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some talk of getting off the train and kissing the earth.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Smooching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooching. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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