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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
Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
With newer vessels possessing a contemporary, rather than staid, luxury vibe, a wealthy younger crowd seeking onboard sizzle, like livelier entertainment and buzzier bars, is becoming the norm.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the radio, Bing Crosby is crooning, Bob Hope is joking, and news of the war — against Hitler, against Japan — keeps sizzling and crackling across the dial.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Creator-showrunner-writer-director Lee Sung Jin returns with an all-new cast and all-new beef, one situated at a Montecito country club where the massive gulf between workers and management provides the sizzle.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
With newer vessels possessing a contemporary, rather than staid, luxury vibe, a wealthy younger crowd seeking onboard sizzle, like livelier entertainment and buzzier bars, is becoming the norm.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The New York air somehow grew hotter; Pok could visualize the rain sizzling off his skin.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the radio, Bing Crosby is crooning, Bob Hope is joking, and news of the war — against Hitler, against Japan — keeps sizzling and crackling across the dial.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
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Many of the league’s best players, in every major pro sports league, get a free pass more than others and a favorable whistle.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Paige Ostroushko continued to follow her, blowing a whistle in her ear and pushing her, the lawsuit said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Gaga hisses to her hair and makeup team after Priestly swans away.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Mature geese have kept a close eye on the eggs, occasionally honking and hissing at those who have approached.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet over nearly two hours and three steaming mugs of tea, the spoiler-averse director is unexpectedly forthcoming.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Once the milk begins to steam, add in 24 large marshmallows.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2026
Noun
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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
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From Scritti Politti to Pet Shop Boys, synth pop has a long, proud tradition of smuggling social commentary inside the fizz.—
Michael Tedder,
SPIN,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The two fires burn as Florida is in the peak of wildfire season, according to the state’s Department of Emergency Management.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Jason Stepp, the division chief of operations for the Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue department, said about noon that the southwest portion of the fire is under control, while the northwest portion continues to actively burn and spread.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The ribbed leggings and zip-up jacket combo feels streamlined while the fabric has enough stretch to stay comfortable all day.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Similar to potatoes, they can be baked, boiled, fried, or added to soups and stews.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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For a final option, boil a mixture of 1 quart of water with 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream of tartar, lemon juice, or vinegar for 5 to 10 minutes.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Homicides increased in 2019 and again in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic raged and cities across the country saw similar spikes, but declined each of the next four years, the data show.—
Hailey Wang,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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With one of the nation’s lowest population densities — and most residents living in cities — Idaho boasts plenty of wide-open spaces, an amazing array of geography from huge lakes and raging rivers to snowy peaks and bone-dry deserts.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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