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plural of fizz
as in whistles
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the light bulb burned out with a quick fizz

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fizzes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fizz
as in hisses
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ soda pop fizzing in the glass

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Verb
  • Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The bottom of the bag zips, allowing for easy storage for sandals, glasses cases, and other small items.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Recently, for instance, researchers created a strider-bot that zips across the water's surface via fans on its feet.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Fizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizzes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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