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kissing
  • present participle of kiss.

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Ostermann and Rein Lively were ahead of them and appeared to be kissing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Has any noncinematic couple twirled three times when kissing in public?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“You can envision in some circumstances, like a birthday party or a wake, that there’s celebration going on: hugging, kissing, condolences being expressed,” Rupp said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

"Whether you're living with a partner, housemate, or family, your daily interactions -- from hugging, kissing and sharing food prep spaces -- may encourage the exchange of gut microbes," said Dr. Lee.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“But you also said mean things about me! That I’m a know-it-all. And that I loved kissing Edgar Allan Toad!”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega