smooch

Definition of smoochnext
as in to kiss
to touch one another with the lips as a sign of love a couple smooching in a dark corner

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Recent Examples of smooch Mike Macdonald, 38, is the third-youngest coach to smooch the Lombardi Trophy. Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 The pair reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Awards and smooched on the cheek. Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026 On Monday, the actress shared her latest Instagram carousel, which showed the actor smooching Alba on the cheek. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026 Thomas Lennon smooched a pooch, and Falkor glided through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center. Max Gersh, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smooch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooch
kiss
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  • People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
    Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • His son Bret recalled his father’s postgame smiles, hugs and kisses with his wife of 58 years Debbie.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Smooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooch. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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