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noun

Definition of fizznext
as in whistle
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the light bulb burned out with a quick fizz

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verb

ˈfiz How to pronounce fizz (audio)
as in to hiss
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ soda pop fizzing in the glass

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Recent Examples of fizz
Noun
But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration. — Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 15 May 2026 Few players break lines and fizz passes forward like Wharton can, and his presence would add a level of excitement to a midfield that has dropped off significantly over the past year. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Verb
The part of his consciousness focusing on tactics directed two of the drop-drones into the blobs of foam that fizzed away on the balcony floor. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026 Allow mixture to fizz and sit for at least 30 minutes. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fizz
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizz
  1. whistle
  2. hiss
  3. sizzle
  4. bubble
  5. zip
Noun
  • In the dying stages of the game, Messi hit each post in quick succession and then had a goal ruled out for offside before the full-time whistle sounded.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Berwick recalls an employee sending her a video of someone projecting a Knicks finals game on the side of a New York City building and then, after the final whistle, immediately pivoting to a Summer House reunion episode.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of whistle
Verb
  • And in 2022, Japanese researchers turned a Madagascar hissing cockroach into a cyborg for search-and-rescue missions using a similar, though more sophisticated, approach.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Wynn said the alligator started to get agitated and even opened its mouth and hissed at her.
    — Steven Yablonski, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of hiss
Noun
  • There are not a lot of good places to have a classic steakhouse experience in Oakland – with a stylish and luxurious atmosphere, sizzle and smoke of a flaming grill, true reverence for meat.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • At another kettle grill, thicker skirt steaks sizzle over the coals before receiving a dicing for the arrachera tacos.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of sizzle
Verb
  • The generational tension has been bubbling for years, including in the housing market, where high mortgage rates and home prices have locked out many younger families.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top layer is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
    — Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of bubble
Noun
  • Anrabess Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt and Pants Set As one of Amazon’s best-selling sweatsuits, this quarter-zip pullover and wide-leg pants duo is clearly a fan favorite.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The sleeveless silhouette keeps things breezy in summer, while a quarter-zip neckline and side pockets add to its functional appeal.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of zip

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