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as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
there was a chorus of boos and hisses from the fans when the umpire called the runner out
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Recent Examples of hiss
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
On the other hand, when things have gone south, your cats will show aggressive body language or sounds, including flattened ears, a tense body posture, swishing tail, and sounds such as growling, hissing, or screeching.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Make a $15 donation to the Bronx Zoo's Name a Roach fundraiser and the zoo will name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after an ex.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
On the other hand, when things have gone south, your cats will show aggressive body language or sounds, including flattened ears, a tense body posture, swishing tail, and sounds such as growling, hissing, or screeching.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Make a $15 donation to the Bronx Zoo's Name a Roach fundraiser and the zoo will name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after an ex.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiss
Noun
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Paddlers must wear a personal floatation device, bring a whistle, and carry a white light.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Against Malik Harrison, Johnson missed on initial contact but kept fighting to the whistle and got some compliments from running backs coach Eddie Faulkner.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The snoring is often interrupted by a long silent period during which breathing stops and then followed by a loud snort and gasp as the patient attempts to breathe.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
24 July 2025
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The swine respond with raspy snorts and spine-rattling squeals.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 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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With an inner zip pocket, red lip tag and generous size, it can be used as a carry-on and, when in destination, can double up as a beach or gym bag.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Two front zip pockets and a hidden back pocket keep valuables organized and out of reach from pickpockets.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
15 Aug. 2025
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The single, meanwhile, is ushered in with a gripping bass line and an undercurrent of keyboards until Osbourne makes his grand vocal entrance, all sneers and snarls.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Harvey was involved in talks for a TV series more than 10 years ago, just as podcasting was finding its footing; although there was a pilot script, the project fizzled out.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wayfair’s stock plummeted 87% in 2021 as inflation ran rampant and demand for home projects fizzled amid workers returning to the office, pushing Shah and Conine out of the billionaire ranks.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Alan Clarke, executive director of advanced EV development at Ford, sitting next to Field, nodded in agreement while wearing a similar smirk.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Meryl Streep gives Miranda Priestly's infamous smirk while in character on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on Aug. 7 in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Former Kansas State men’s basketball guard Jacob Pullen, a graduate of Chicago’s Proviso East High School, swished a 3-pointer in front of the Kansas alumni team’s bench during the first half of KSU Purple Reign’s 78-72 TBT exhibition loss to the Jayhawks on Thursday at UMKC’s Swinney Center.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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The underlying herbal layer contributes some sage notes and everything swishes around delightfully in your mouth until the savory finish.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Hiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiss. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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