1
as in cuddles
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 brushes
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 kisses
His son Bret recalled his father’s postgame smiles, hugs and kisses with his wife of 58 years Debbie.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Capaldi points back and the pair begin to walk towards one another before Capaldi grabs Styles' face and kisses him.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area The resort kisses the outskirts of what’s considered Boca Raton’s downtown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Robert Ballard hugs and kisses family members before deployment.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Xavier kisses his wife and son, sends them on their way above ground, and goes after Presley.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Prince William, meanwhile, only did the cheek kisses to say hello to Queen Camilla.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Capaldi points back and the pair begin to walk towards one another before Capaldi grabs Styles' face and kisses him.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area The resort kisses the outskirts of what’s considered Boca Raton’s downtown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Points are awarded by zone, from 0 to 5; gutter balls subtract a point, while a ball that kisses the stake earns a perfect 10.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Robert Ballard hugs and kisses family members before deployment.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Xavier kisses his wife and son, sends them on their way above ground, and goes after Presley.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Prince William, meanwhile, only did the cheek kisses to say hello to Queen Camilla.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kisses
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Photos from the day showed passengers, airport staff and flight attendants meeting the puppies and giving them cuddles — a welcome sight for anyone passing through.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Winners advance each round until one champion cuddles their way to the top.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo Stylez, Cardi’s hairstylist, brushes out a sleek brown hairpiece, and Erika la’ pearl, her makeup artist, dabs at Cardi’s face while the rapper scrolls through her phone, controlling the music.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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When some chime in to say their doctors had been cautiously optimistic about treatments, Sarah brushes that aside.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Swift and Styles set tongues wagging after they were spotted by paparazzi strolling together in November 2012, and things seemed even more heated after they were photographed sharing some New Year’s Eve smooches the following month.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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And through all this, Saariaho’s elaborately beautiful orchestration scintillates, jabs, caresses, and swerves, giving all that vivid misery a sheen of lyric glamour.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Clover hugs the ground, rarely growing higher than two to eight inches.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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His Frisco address has a vehicle out front, but no one is answering the door, and a utility door hanger hugs his doorknob.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Kisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kisses. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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