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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

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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Noun
Caviar, charcuterie, flatbreads, and other bites complement the fizz. Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026 These are bonds far stronger than the buzz of the last deal or the fizz of the last party; both loyalties and betrayals are rooted in decades of intimate connection. Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Villa were far more affirmative in their approach in and out of possession, pressing high and aggressively and fizzing the ball into the feet of their three No 10s, in Morgan Rogers, McGinn and Buendia. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Add to that the fact that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had come to Edinburgh in person to hand out the honors and, well, Davidson was fizzing with anxiety. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fizz
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Noun
  • And with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosting World Cup matches just 13 miles away, business owners are hoping the economic boost lasts long after the final whistle.
    Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 12 June 2026
  • The South Korean squad celebrated with its fans behind one of the goals after the final whistle.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • To test the concept, the team equipped Madagascar hissing cockroaches with a lightweight wearable backpack capable of collecting physiological and behavioral data.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
  • This might be as simple as a public argument – hissing whispers in an elevator.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Playing percussive pizzicato as often as the traditional bow, Reid gives her long, rhythmic compositions plenty of spin, pop, and sizzle, focusing on syncopated action over textural brooding.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Verb
  • Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Store unwashed leeks in a produce or zip-top bag or loosely covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
  • Inside, there are four slip pockets and a zip pocket, giving you places to stash smaller items and locate them quickly.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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