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caressed

  • past participle
    of caress.
    caress
    noun
    an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.
  • past tense form
    of caress.
    caress
    noun
    an act or gesture expressing affection, as an embrace or kiss, especially a light stroking or touching.

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A rescuer gently caressed their heads and offered them biscuits and water, before leading them away to safety.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Beside her, occasionally caressed by the women, stood eight-year-old Mustafa, his expression as fragile as glass.

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026

The reunion ended up going viral for a whole ’nother reason after the “Saturday Night Fever” star caressed and cupped Menzel’s face.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2024

“They’ll get cuddled and caressed — the cats will be happy,” she said.

From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

Amari’s eyes were on only him; her heart beat faster as Besa’s fingers caressed the sounds out of his skin-covered drum.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper