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Recent Examples of smoochMike 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
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kiss
Verb
People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.
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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.