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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
Her Three Decibel Rule cocktail mixes Ketel One vodka and Cocchi Americano aperitif wine with lychee and crème fraîche; a nonalcoholic Cloud 9 drink riffs on the classic citrusy and creamy Ramos gin fizz. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 Lemonade, which lacks the requisite fizz to be considered a soda, would have come in second with 36,510 units sold. David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Allow the mixture to fizz and work for 10 to 15 minutes. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026 Isabelle Legeron, the founder of Raw Wine, says the scene is fizzing in Montreal and Tokyo. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fizz
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Noun
  • Till the final whistle, or James’ final words, leaving Toyota Center on Friday with a controlling advantage en route to a potential second-round showdown with the defending champs, that desperation was evident.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The scrums and after-whistle activity that defined the first period of Game 2 and much of Game 1 simply were not there in Game 3, with the Lightning seemingly content to play between the whistles in an effort to avoid handing the Canadiens power plays in bunches.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • He was later woken up by a hissing sound and noticed a flame on the floor of his bedroom.
    Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • This behavior may include stamping its feet, raising its tail, or hissing.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The show, said to have been pared down to a brisk hour or so of celebrity walk-ons and sizzle-reel clips, will be held at Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, which has served as TNT’s upfront stage since 2014.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • What holds the movie together and gives it meaning is the deft command and high sizzle of Jaafar Jackson’s performance.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • No scene brushes up against the real world more intimately than watching the girls touch up their (clean, organic) makeup before the big dance, nerves bubbling over into jealousy and sniping.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Add the broth and milk, and stir constantly until the mixture begins to bubble.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On the grounds of an old hacienda, find a regional food buffet, a refreshing cenote, a thrilling zip-line course in the jungle, and trails for hiking and biking around the verdant estate.
    Regina Zumarraga, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Serenity can organise a huge range of trips, from boats and dune buggies to zip-lines and ATV tours.
    Hollie Clemence, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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