1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sizzle
Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The hot sizzle of the wok, the clatter of pans, add a righteous soundtrack to the meal.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Consequently, builders will be concentrating on making their bathrooms sizzle.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sizzle
Noun
Two teams eliminated from the playoff chase can make for a snoozy afternoon, but here each team’s quarterback drama gives this matchup some odd sizzle.
—Greg Cote
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
The hot sizzle of the wok, the clatter of pans, add a righteous soundtrack to the meal.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Verb
Coffee badging is making a comeback in 2026, but does that reflect a trend toward remote-hybrid jobs sizzling in 2026?
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Consequently, builders will be concentrating on making their bathrooms sizzle.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sizzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
-
Simu Liu is attached in the lead role of Brad Katsuyama, who blew the whistle on high-tech corruption in the financial industry, with Anthony Bregman set to produce.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The real strategic question is which companies will still be culturally relevant — and commercially advantaged — long after the final whistle.—
Christopher Vollmer,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Meanwhile, the Bronx Zoo in New York has revived its annual tradition of naming one of the zoo’s thousands of Madagascar hissing cockroaches for $15.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
-
Why Madagascar hissing cockroaches are actually romantic Naming a roach for Valentine’s Day is a great gag, but also these critters are capable of hissing their way into your heart.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
It can also be used to wrap sandwiches or other items before heating to keep them secure, or for steaming proteins and vegetables, helping retain their moisture and nutrients.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
-
If using fresh, the clams should start to steam open, give up their juices, and further flavor the broth.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
No one — well, no habitué — is surprised when a meal is interrupted by street musicians or others, hired by celebrants to add extra fizz to someone’s special occasion.—
Tom Sietsema,
Washington Post,
17 Jan. 2026
-
Look for the rise of fizz from new regions and from native grapes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
-
There was a metal cot, a coal-burning stove and a bare light bulb hanging from the ceiling.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Our lovely Skeldale family stands together and suddenly notices the fires burning on other hills all across the countryside.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
In another clip, the person walks up to the home, head down, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack and what appears to be a weapon in a holster hanging around their waist.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
-
This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
My blood was boiling a little bit.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Some liked to have them on hand, and others couldn’t fathom not boiling eggs themselves.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
The diners, much like the audience during the opening scene for director Verbinski’s ambitious satire on this existential threat to humanity, have no idea how this madman raging against the AI machine in an LA eatery would save the world.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
-
Huntington predicted that a new conflict would rage after the demise of Communism.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
