caress

Example Sentences

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“I have always loved its intimacy. You hold it close to your body; there’s always contact. I can feel it vibrate through my body when I play. I caress it and it responds. Well, usually.”

From Washington Post

She caressed her daughter’s forehead and tried to keep her upbeat.

From New York Times

Others stretched their arms over a fragrant jungle of bouquets — mostly in yellow, her favorite color — so that they could caress the coffin.

From New York Times

Flavors of white flowers and tropical fruit — think star fruit, litchi and jasmine — with a soft texture that caresses the palate.

From Washington Post

I caress his pink stomach and stare into his eyes, speaking back.

From Washington Post