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Definition of fizzesnext
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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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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Recent Examples of fizzes
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
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Primaloft Black Eco insulation kept me toasty on 15-degree lift rides at Bolton Valley Ski Resort, while extra-long flank zips are great for dumping heat on the way down.
    Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Their quarter zips are also worth a browse, especially the Seasoft Quarter-zip for just $39 in a bright light purple that your dreary winter wardrobe needs.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026

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“Fizzes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizzes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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