The best replacement for kisses is hugs.

The best alternatives to kisses are rated as following:
★★★★★  hugs
★★★★★  kisses
★★★  cuddles
★★  misses
★★  ka'oir
★★  stork bites
★  kaoir
★  ben nye
★  dire gouge
  tongue kisses
  no kisses
  kaior

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Speaking about kisses, one probably shouldn't forget about peanut butter.

Other search terms related to kisses and their ratings are:
★★★★★ peanut butter
★★ pretzels
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