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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
she was really sizzling about being passed over for the promotion, and nearly quit
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Caitlyn Martyn
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Just as importantly, the behind-the-scenes transparency of the medium had taken what could have been a dry exercise in accountability journalism and injected it with the sizzle and suspense of a police procedural.
—Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Pimentón or Spanish paprika), which sizzles in the hot butter, a game-changing method called blooming.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Original price $2,517 Enjoy beautiful end-of-summer sunsets while cooking up some seriously sizzling dinners with this sundown sizzle bundle.
—Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Just as importantly, the behind-the-scenes transparency of the medium had taken what could have been a dry exercise in accountability journalism and injected it with the sizzle and suspense of a police procedural.
—Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
On day seven of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, Lyles sizzled on Tokyo tracks to claim his fourth consecutive 200-meter world title.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Pimentón or Spanish paprika), which sizzles in the hot butter, a game-changing method called blooming.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
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Messi made a difference from the opening whistle, creating chances time and again.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Mills, who is Native American and has a substantial Indigenous artifacts collection in his home, had recently been gifted an eagle bone whistle, Sparks says.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Splinter after splinter flopping onto the stone threshold, tsss, tsss, hissing like a nest of vipers.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Contractors working on a sewer project on the 4600 block of 10th Avenue at Stockton Boulevard reported hearing a hissing sound coming from a 2-inch gas line, according to authorities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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News Round-Up The USA’s Under-20s steamed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Chile yesterday, wiping the floor with Italy.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Its most famous dish is its roasted pork bun ($3), which is enjoyed best while steaming hot.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This mimosa combines the sweetness of a caramel apple with the refreshing fizz of a mimosa.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, a sparkling wine stopper can help the wine maintain its fizz a bit longer.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Crystal Fire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Relax by the wood-burning stove or in the bath that offers superb vistas of the water—all while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including sheep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In China, manufacturers have been cracking down on price wars that have raged due to fierce competition.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The war between Ukraine and Russia has raged since Russia invaded in 2022.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mongolian Cashmere Full-Zip Hoodie Combining the comfort and convenience of a zip hoodie with the luxe feel of cashmere, this soft piece from Quince easily makes the case for adding one to your closet.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eighteen years old and 13 pounds too light to join the Marines, the wiry, wide-eyed teen watched his recruiter zip through the aisles, grabbing a roll of tape, a sledgehammer, and a length of lead pipe.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The devastating conflict started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants stormed Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostage.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Israel-Hamas war began after Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, storming army bases, farming communities and an outdoor music festival, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, including women, children and older adults.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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