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as in cuddling
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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as in brushing
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 kissing
After not being seen together again for a few months, Perry and Trudeau were then photographed in September, hugging and kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara.
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Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Before that moment, photos had surfaced of Perry and Trudeau kissing on a yacht, following earlier sightings of them dining together in Canada shortly after Trudeau attended Perry’s July concert in Montreal.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
Like in many other fields, the news seemed to indicate the future of kissing problem investigations belonged to AI.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Also, Edison came down with mono from actually kissing so many people.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Looking for a vacation that involves plenty of sand between your toes, fantastic seafood, and the perfect ocean breeze kissing your cheek?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau were spotted kissing and canoodling on the singer’s yacht over the weekend, reigniting romance rumors that had seemed to fizzle out with the summer.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Everyone makes money by kissing the ring, and, in turn, the people with rings leverage that power in every aspect of your life.
—Eddie Huang, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2025
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Before that moment, photos had surfaced of Perry and Trudeau kissing on a yacht, following earlier sightings of them dining together in Canada shortly after Trudeau attended Perry’s July concert in Montreal.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2025
Like in many other fields, the news seemed to indicate the future of kissing problem investigations belonged to AI.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Also, Edison came down with mono from actually kissing so many people.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Looking for a vacation that involves plenty of sand between your toes, fantastic seafood, and the perfect ocean breeze kissing your cheek?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau were spotted kissing and canoodling on the singer’s yacht over the weekend, reigniting romance rumors that had seemed to fizzle out with the summer.
—New York Daily News, Boston Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Everyone makes money by kissing the ring, and, in turn, the people with rings leverage that power in every aspect of your life.
—Eddie Huang, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2025
Hudson added a large white heart to the bottom of the pic, as well as a GIF of two kissing swans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissing
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Dog owner Lauren Alyse Smith, 25, has stunned the internet after sharing a sweet video of 6-year-old Lilah the golden retriever cuddling up to none other than a ball python named Poppy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the carousel, the couple is seen cuddling up with one another on a plane en route to Arizona.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sandra would go days in the same pajamas, not brushing her teeth, not washing her hair.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
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This combination can turn daily, simple tasks like washing hands or brushing teeth into an entire cleaning session.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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In photos of the pair smooching at midnight, fans quickly recognized the iconic architecture, namely the gold, arching ceilings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Magic is the ability to make someone smile or laugh or sing a tune without even touching them.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Everything about driving the EX30 came naturally, including adjusting to its one-pedal deceleration, which brought it to a predictable stop without my touching the brake pedal.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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After not being seen together again for a few months, Perry and Trudeau were then photographed in September, hugging and kissing on a yacht off the coast of Santa Barbara.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The boots boasted a slim high heel, pointy toe and ankle-hugging silhouette.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa?—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The post also featured pictures of the two snuggling on the couch, living their best lives together as siblings.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kissing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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