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as in cuddled
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 brushed
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 kissed
Berrios-Otero then allegedly kissed the child’s head, pulled him closer and put his hand back under the blanket, the warrant affidavits said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
When Nancy confessed to him late one evening at the theater about her past trauma, Howard kissed her, positioning himself as the only person who truly saw and appreciated her.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The couple, who live in Virginia, then kissed as Beizer raised her hand in triumph.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Not to mention their made-to-order musubi—a block of warm rice kissed with teriyaki sauce, topped with your choice of protein (think Spam, tofu, or BBQ chicken), and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But the series isn’t bold enough to imagine Carol’s interiority or question what would happen if, say, Clark and Floyd had kissed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
In an additional photo, Tisdale's daughter Jupiter kissed her baby sister on the forehead.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The girl told detectives Infante also placed her on his lap and kissed her on the chest, according to the report.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
When Nancy confessed to him late one evening at the theater about her past trauma, Howard kissed her, positioning himself as the only person who truly saw and appreciated her.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
The couple, who live in Virginia, then kissed as Beizer raised her hand in triumph.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Not to mention their made-to-order musubi—a block of warm rice kissed with teriyaki sauce, topped with your choice of protein (think Spam, tofu, or BBQ chicken), and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 27 Apr. 2026
But the series isn’t bold enough to imagine Carol’s interiority or question what would happen if, say, Clark and Floyd had kissed.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
In an additional photo, Tisdale's daughter Jupiter kissed her baby sister on the forehead.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The girl told detectives Infante also placed her on his lap and kissed her on the chest, according to the report.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Islam kissed the ethnically and religiously diverse Arab lands and devised an inclusive and innovative formula.
—Doris Bittar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kissed
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Famous for her affection towards corgis, the future queen cuddled a Pembroke Welsh corgi in April 1940.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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The injury may have played a part in the decision, although former Hockey Canada general manager Doug Armstrong brushed off that notion.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 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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People hugged and cheered around Delp, shifting positions and blocking the sofa without realizing the persistent pup was trying to push through just below them.—
Sara Vallone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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In his press conference on Monday, Rosenior pointed out that one video of Fernandez appearing to walk past him after being substituted against Manchester United was cut before the player turned around and hugged him and shook his hand.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The baseball field at the prison hasn't been touched since the building closed down in 2002, but the exhibition game is part of the centennial celebration of Route 66.—
Jackie Kostek,
CBS News,
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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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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The young and in-love pair snuggled up to each other at the opening night of The Tenth Man on Broadway in 1989.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mansfield ended the shutout bid in the seventh when Andrew Simmons smacked a two-out single that brought Jacob Bianchi home.—
Tim Crowley,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The puck smacked off Vladar's left pad, then his right and across the goal line to give Pittsburgh the lead for good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Kissed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kissed. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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