caressed

Example Sentences

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Two girls, their faces streaked with tears, gently caressed the face of a dead man, wrapped in a sheet with a floral motif, and then hugged each other tightly.

From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025

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

Tala spoke softly and caressed his hands and pushed him across the border in his wheelchair.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

During those early days, according to Dass’s medical record, she caressed her daughter, was caring and attentive and seemed to be adjusting well to her new role.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Joseph couldn’t help noticing how careful his uncle was with the surface, how he caressed it and stared at it, as if the table were the most important thing in the world.

From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick