fizz 1 of 2

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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fizz

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verb

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
Top with Sparkling Water: Fill your glass with ice cubes, then top off with sparkling water or soda for that refreshing fizz. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025 Public health experts were on a crusade against sugar, and health-conscious Americans were swapping sodas for calorie-free fizz in increasing numbers. Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Verb
As the ball fizzed across the home penalty area several times in the early exchanges, plenty of Welsh hearts were in mouths. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 For a team usually fizzing with creative attacking ideas, their reliance on a single goalscorer, along with a late addition to the team and an unusually clinical finisher from the edge of the box, is not the spread of goal-scoring responsibility we are used to seeing. Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fizz
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Noun
  • Before the referee had even dropped the whistle from his mouth, Erling Haaland galloped onto the pitch with a coach clearly tasked with readying him to replace Omar Marmoush at the break.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • These included animal bone pendants, a potential whistle made from a snail shell, and human remains.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.
    Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
  • Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out.
    Seth Carnell, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • That bubbled up during last month’s kerfuffle at Kauffman Stadium.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025
  • The trio was inseparable both inside and outside of school, but as time passed, there were signs that trouble was bubbling beneath the surface.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • Sending a sizzle of lightning from Raiden's hands to your opponent on the classic six-button arcade version remains a thrill, especially given the excellent sound from this Arcade1Up cabinet.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 26 June 2025
  • Over in the Star Wars universe, a sizzle for The Mandalorian and Grogu, both characters making their debut on the big screen in May next year, was introduced by director Jon Favreau in a video.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • There is one exterior zip pocket that fits my iPhone for easy access.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025
  • The 26-year-old hit the ground running after joining Manchester City in January, scoring eight goals across all competitions for Pep Guardiola’s side, adding real zip to an inconsistent front line.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 June 2025

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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