as in caressing
to touch or handle in a tender or loving manner
affectionately patted the baby on the head
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Use it on clean, dry skin, gently patting on the product.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Patting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patting. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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