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smooched

verb

past tense of smooch

as in kissed

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 smooched Luchasaurus dressed in a wig and nearly smooched Andrade El Idolo. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 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 Likewise, French star Kylian Mbappé smooched it after winning the 2018 World Cup. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 The pair reunited at the Palm Springs International Film Awards and smooched on the cheek. — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026 Thomas Lennon smooched a pooch, and Falkor glided through the halls of the Indiana Convention Center. — Max Gersh, IndyStar, 28 Dec. 2025

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On a recent day, Ramadhan’s oldest child, not even 3, kissed the twins on the cheeks and recognized a photo of their mother.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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