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..
is kissing
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present progressiveof kiss (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Kobe has his arm around Gianna and is kissing her head.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2024
The actress's OCD means one of her worries is kissing her co-star.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2023
When Birdy is kissing Myles on the head or briefly “allowed to hang on his arm” like a real girlfriend, O’Nan takes us right into the disorienting ecstasy of young love.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2022
But perhaps the most important thing that being a billionaire buys you is the opportunity to live in a world where everyone around you is kissing your ass.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2019
At one point Salim realizes that he is crying, and the ifrit is kissing away his tears with burning lips.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
