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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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Recent Examples of sizzle
C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
The acoustic guitar sounds natural and crisp, and the cymbals have a fair amount of sizzle, especially for a speaker at this price point.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
During endless dark days in the bituminous mines, singing became common among workers, inspired by the groundbreaking AM sounds of WNOX Knoxville sizzling through the skies on the bright side of the shaft.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
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Noun
The sizzle of sausage on the grill is part of the soundtrack of summer.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
The acoustic guitar sounds natural and crisp, and the cymbals have a fair amount of sizzle, especially for a speaker at this price point.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
Verb
Few athletes can sizzle quite like Nelly Korda, the daughter of Czech tennis pros who raised a golf star in Florida.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
During endless dark days in the bituminous mines, singing became common among workers, inspired by the groundbreaking AM sounds of WNOX Knoxville sizzling through the skies on the bright side of the shaft.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Louis let out a hissing breath.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Primitive manmade paths have been carved among the hills, which are dotted with steaming vents, small rivers, and glacial ice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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When in doubt, stick to food that is cooked and served steaming hot.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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But a messy dispute between Jackson’s daughter, Paris, and his estate’s executors, entertainment lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain, has taken some of the fizz out of the celebration.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Among their uses, Linde’s gases create the fizz in sparkling waters, provide respiratory support to hospital patients, and help lasers etch billions of tiny transistors onto artificial intelligence chips.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Most of the smoke is coming from the Iron Fire in Utah, which has burned more than 21,000 acres.—
Joe Ruch,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The world has known that adding heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere by burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests will warm the globe, said Jennifer Francis, a climate scientist at the Woodwell Climate Research Center on Cape Cod, who was not involved in the research.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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The new accessories collection includes key rings, luggage tags, passport covers, card holders, coasters, placemats, notebook and diary covers, zip pouches, bookmarks, napkin holders, desk accessories and a structured briefcase.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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For some, a weekend camping trip doesn’t offer the same rush as whitewater rafting or zip-lining through a jungle.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until caramel is a rich brown color but not burnt.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
Verb
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As the party raged on LACMA’s campus, hundreds of parade participants hurriedly prepared for their debuts in the corners of nearby streets and parking lots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Debate is raging all over the world about the place AI should have in schools, with some studies on US children suggesting that introducing generative AI into education can erode children's ability to develop cognitive and social skills.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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