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..
was kissing
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past progressiveof kiss.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“At that moment when he was kissing me and saying goodbye, there was so much love,” she said.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
When Zalatoris barely missed a putt to tie, Foster was kissing the flag.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2022
She had clasped Bibi and was kissing him effusively.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 21, 2021
“The best was when my mother-in-law was kissing Jerry Rice,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2017
“I think—” Before I could finish, Charlie was kissing me on the mouth and holding me tight, and when I opened my eyes, the moon was shining on his tender eyelashes, damp with cold moisture.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
