1
as in to cuddle
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love
it's traditional for couples to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmastime
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2
as in to brush
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
a gentle breeze kissing the water's surface
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Recent Examples of kiss
After a crash-course with the masters, Blaine attempts a few stunts on his own — including covering himself in scorpions, inserting a knife up one nostril and kissing a king cobra on its head.
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
On Feb, 19, Paris’ mom Keely, 61, posted a sweet photo on Instagram of him kissing Lee-Aillón on the cheek and embracing her with her leg kicking up in the air as the pair posed in front of a large abstract painting at the event.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The hat, in particular, and its significance, have been a huge talking point, especially as her husband only had room to air kiss her on the cheek.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Bury me face down so Boeing and their lying a** leaders can kiss my a**.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Jenelle Riley, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
On Feb, 19, Paris’ mom Keely, 61, posted a sweet photo on Instagram of him kissing Lee-Aillón on the cheek and embracing her with her leg kicking up in the air as the pair posed in front of a large abstract painting at the event.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The hat, in particular, and its significance, have been a huge talking point, especially as her husband only had room to air kiss her on the cheek.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Bury me face down so Boeing and their lying a** leaders can kiss my a**.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
Verb
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The cats could be seen cuddling up to each other and sitting beside each other in the window.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Around the same time, Hsu posted a picture on Instagram of the pair cuddling.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Verb
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This often includes disinfecting boots and brushing off any soil or plant material.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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Our lives are assembled from hundreds of small rituals: brushing our teeth, brewing our morning coffee, or arranging our pillows just so before going to be.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2025
Verb
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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
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At one point, Charlotte even catches Lily passionately smooching the young gent.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The oversized and plush applicator caresses every curve of your smile for a smooth, high-shine finish, minus the stickiness.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
18 May 2025
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The monologue touches Ellie, who caresses her girlfriend’s face.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 May 2025
Verb
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After the Mass, while meeting with dignitaries and world faith leaders, the pope broke protocol to hug his brother.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The extra weight is believed to help calm the nervous system, mimicking the feeling of being hugged and promoting a sense of security and relaxation.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Plus, vegetarians and vegans will appreciate that their food isn’t touching the same surface the meat is grilled on.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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Tesla’s Amsterdam video shows the driver’s hands underneath but not touching the car’s steering wheel.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The latter snapshot – of the humans and aliens snuggled on a couch – was inspiring for Camp.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Like her bond with original Milly, Semler has grown close to Pearl, a constant companion who likes to snuggle.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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