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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
Caviar, charcuterie, flatbreads, and other bites complement the fizz. — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 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
If your bubbling or fizzing mixture produced a small reaction, your soil sample skews more toward the neutral end of the alkaline or acidic spectrum. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 Though his touch took him slightly away from goal, Alajbegovic was able to send in a wonderful arcing shot that fizzed past Abunada. — Simon Hughes, New York Times, 24 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
  • As the halftime whistle blew, fans surely would have been thanking the gods for the respite, not from the heat, but rather the lack of any substantive action.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • From the first whistle until fans exited the parking lots, Colombian supporters who descended upon Kansas City made quite a racket.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of whistle
Verb
  • Then a hissing arrow pins a golden soccer ball to the Clash of Clans escutcheon.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
  • There’s plenty of feline choreography, like crawling, meowing, and hissing.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of hiss
Noun
  • The group Wang leads — Meta Superintelligence Labs — was established to give the company some sizzle in the hottest corner of the tech industry.
    — Jonathan Vanian,Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 14 June 2026
  • No place packs a sizzle quite like Miami, and your girls will love the contrast of sunny beaches and energetic nightlife.
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Definition of sizzle
Verb
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of bubble
Noun
  • Keep in the original packaging, but once opened, transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026
Definition of zip

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