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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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizz
Noun
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In this game, the buzzer represents the whistle of a foul-calling referee.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Spirits remained high amongst the home crowd as the whistle blew for the second half, considering Sarasota had scored just nine goals in 11 league games before Wednesday night.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
Verb
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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
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This might be as simple as a public argument – hissing whispers in an elevator.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This group lacks sizzle without Parsons, who suffered a torn ACL in December and seems likely to begin the year on the physically unable to perform list.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The sizzle of sausage on the grill is part of the soundtrack of summer.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Money tensions, or themes around intimacy and control could bubble up.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Then, the monotony of the cave’s silence was broken by the sound of splashing as two divers with headlamps bubbled up from beneath the water.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The Long Sleeve Mock Neck Top is the brand's bestseller, an ultra-soft, feather-light, breathable, and cool-to-the-touch flattering quarter-zip style.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But that’s not the only thing to do—there’s whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, zip lining in the Smokies, or riding the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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