1
as in defeat
a falling short of one's goals
the home team's unexpected fizzle in that last game cost them the championship
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2
as in disaster
something that has failed
the play was a fizzle, opening and closing the same night
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Recent Examples of fizzle
Toyna Chin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
As a result, when the signal finally came, the flaming mail coach proved a fizzle rather than a rocket.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Scott Huver, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
But heading to Hungary, much of that has fizzled out.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Move too fast and people resist, but move too slow and momentum fizzles.
—Toyna Chin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
As a result, when the signal finally came, the flaming mail coach proved a fizzle rather than a rocket.
—Joseph Patrick Kelly, The Conversation, 20 May 2025
Verb
Holden had initially taken Hollywood by storm with his breakout role in 1939’s Golden Boy, but his career had fizzled shortly after with a string of mediocre, second-banana roles.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
But heading to Hungary, much of that has fizzled out.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizzle
Noun
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That’s twice as many defeats as victories in games decided by a single run.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That game also ended up being a soul-crushing loss for the reeling Bombers, as other newbies Camilo Doval, David Bednar and José Caballero also played pivotal parts in the defeat.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stir frequently until the hissing subsides and the butter smells toasted and is speckled brown, 3 to 5 minutes.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 July 2025
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Loud booms caused by fireworks tend to have cracking, hissing or whistling noises, along with sporadic overlapping sounds.—
Eleanor Nash
July 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
Noun
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This may become more urgent if important European manufacturers look to be in danger of collapse at the expense of Chinese success.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The families of multiple victims of the bridge’s collapse, as well as local businesses and insurance companies, have also filed claims against Grace Ocean and Synergy.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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They've often been viewed as criminals, or their deportations as a failure.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Humans and other animals can also contract it, with untreated cases leading to kidney damage, meningitis, liver failure, trouble breathing, and death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This serene sanctuary unfurls along winding paths that weave between a traditional Turkish hammam, bubbling whirlpool, steam room, and dry sauna.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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That same source bubbles up to this day, now with the help of a new Aquagen system that infuses nano bubbles into the water, ramping up its healing effects.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chinese mines were largely saved from the worst effects of the crash but are now seen as being guilty of over-production.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The driver of the motor vehicle remained at the scene and was not injured, according to Bessette. Road closures were in effect in the area of the crash as the Waterbury Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit investigated the incident, Bessette said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One thing’s for certain: Marvel Studios will be navigating some shaky ground in the coming year and a half trying to figure out how to get the Marvel Cinematic Universe back on course after its third box office disappointment of 2025.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The tribe expressed disappointment with the ruling and is considering its options.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Fizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizzle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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