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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
PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
But before the sizzle, the country's midsection and much of the East Coast will have to endure at least a couple of days of severe weather.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 18 June 2025
Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
Nothing says summer like the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on the grill.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025
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Noun
Callahan's vocals are full-bodied, while the strings from the acoustic guitar and the sizzle from the cymbals ring through in the high end without being overpowered by the kick drum.
—PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
But before the sizzle, the country's midsection and much of the East Coast will have to endure at least a couple of days of severe weather.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 18 June 2025
Verb
The show relays how frenetic back-of-house operations can get, often through the sensory overload created by the Emmy-winning sound team: shouting voices, objects slamming onto countertops, food sizzling on stovetops.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
Nothing says summer like the smell of hot dogs and hamburgers sizzling on the grill.
—Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
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In the semis, England trailed Italy until the 96th, when sub Michelle Agyemang forced extra time just before the final whistle.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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But referee Drew Fischer blew the final whistle just before Dreyer slotted home the ball.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
Verb
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At one point during the proceedings, Bryant threatened to clear the courtroom after one spectator hissed in disapproval and several others laughed at Hausmann’s assertion that the city had violated the company’s due process rights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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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
Verb
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But yes, there are options to steaming and standing in line for a ride.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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The main difference in cooking methods is that traditional poaching boils the egg while an egg poacher steams it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Now, two weeks later, comes Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps—which, coincidentally or not, seems similarly positioned as an injection of Technicolor fizz into a progressively more leaden franchise.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 July 2025
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Just before pouring, top off each glass with sparkling water or Prosecco to add a refreshing burst of fizz.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
Verb
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The best analogue for this moment may be Trump’s online raging after the January 6, 2021, insurrection.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.—
Andrew Ford,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The satchel has a clean, structured shape with a zip closure for the main compartment.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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In that way, camp couldn’t be more different than a year ago, before the Broncos stormed to a 10-7 mark and a playoff appearance and nearly doubled the general range of wins that bookmakers pegged them for.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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The relative said female family members who survived the massacre recalled how militants had stormed the family’s multi-story home early in the morning, prompting the residents to fight back in defense.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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