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
Will future presidents withhold federal disaster aid unless a state’s leaders laud her achievements, bow to her every demand, and kiss the ring?
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The scandal surrounding the off-field shenanigans between the Patriots head coach and an NFL reporter just took a kiss-cam turn.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, the Post released a photo of Vrabel and Russini appearing to kiss at a New York City bar in 2020.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The pair went public in May 2017 after they were spotted kissing in Los Angeles.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
The scandal surrounding the off-field shenanigans between the Patriots head coach and an NFL reporter just took a kiss-cam turn.
—Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
On Thursday, the Post released a photo of Vrabel and Russini appearing to kiss at a New York City bar in 2020.
—Valeriya Antonshchuk, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
The pair went public in May 2017 after they were spotted kissing in Los Angeles.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiss
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Spouses Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman cuddle up for a date night at the New York Mets game.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Served with Catalan flatbread chips ($12), redfish Galicia, a fish brushed with extra-virgin olive oil, cooked in a sauce pan with garlic butter, baked with lemon zest.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Wipe the sink after brushing teeth or washing your face.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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On the way to their honeymoon safari in South Africa, the two smooched on the plane in their first-class seats.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, French star Kylian Mbappé smooched it after winning the 2018 World Cup.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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They were seen hugging at the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico in October 2023, strolling ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas in November 2024 and holding hands at the Grand Prix of Miami in 2025.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Russini resigned from The Athletic earlier this month amid mounting criticism over her relationship with Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, after being photographed hugging and holding hands at a private resort in Sedona, Arizona.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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One with Ayo Edebiri, which touched on topics like the Chinatown bus and Ocean’s Eleven.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Kiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiss. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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