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Recent Examples of fizzes
Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
With a taste ''that'll last till Christmas,'' Mockolate fizzes and bubbles on your tongue (kinda like eating an Alka-Seltzer), then sort of crumbles into tiny pieces of, um, ''deliciousness'' in your mouth.
—Gretchen Hansen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
As night falls, the air fizzes with thundery heat, and the lighthouse at Cap de Barbaria blinks out its warning.
—Maya Boyd, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2022
Verb
Spray the interior of your air-fryer with white vinegar until the baking soda fizzes.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Jan. 2026
With a taste ''that'll last till Christmas,'' Mockolate fizzes and bubbles on your tongue (kinda like eating an Alka-Seltzer), then sort of crumbles into tiny pieces of, um, ''deliciousness'' in your mouth.
—Gretchen Hansen, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Nov. 2025
As night falls, the air fizzes with thundery heat, and the lighthouse at Cap de Barbaria blinks out its warning.
—Maya Boyd, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizzes
Noun
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While other animals such as rats and mice are also known to have laryngeal whistles, the study says that horses are believed to be the only animals known to combine the whistle with vocal fold vibrations to create a single, dual sound call.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mrtka was actively involved between the whistles and after the whistle, using his size to clear the net and get under opponents’ skin.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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If steam bubbles and hisses out of the end grain as the firewood heats up on the fire, the wood is wet or green and needs to be seasoned longer before burning.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Low Water Pressure If water bubbles out of sprinkler heads instead of spraying out, this often indicates a problem with water pressure.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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Clever, funny and visually appealing, Daniel Chong’s nutty action comedy zips along, driven by rambunctious energy and a spirited Mark Mothersbaugh score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Fizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizzes. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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