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as in snorts
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 Synonyms for hisses
Noun
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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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There’s broad agreement that market bubbles form when there’s a rapid increase in asset or stock prices, investors pile in and there’s an eventual disconnect between valuations and fundamentals.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools!—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Neither wants to deal with those feelings, so this fizzles out.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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But when the vision quest fizzles out, many organizations are left with a colorful statement on their break room walls.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This luxurious property sizzles with gracious elegance and impeccable service, eliciting over-the-top reviews from guests.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the temperature reaches 350°F (or when a bit of batter dropped into the oil floats and sizzles), working in batches, drop heaped tablespoonfuls of batter into the oil.—
Romy Gill,
Saveur,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Hisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hisses. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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