kiss
verb (used with object)
to touch or press with the lips slightly pursed, and then often to part them and to emit a smacking sound, in an expression of affection, love, greeting, reverence, etc..
has kissed
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present perfectof kiss (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Joey is angry that Chandler has kissed his girlfriend and will only forgive him if Chandler spends Thanksgiving in a box.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
Paul Gascoigne has kissed the Prince of Wales on the cheek during a friendly encounter in a sandwich shop.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023
Mario Lemieux has kissed trophies and tortured Washingtonians as both a player and owner.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2017
He has kissed babies, teased daughters and posed for selfies.
From New York Times ● Jan. 3, 2017
Later, after we’ve put away the food and cleaned up, after everyone has kissed good-bye and made good wishes for the coming year, I lie in my bed wide awake.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
