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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
Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 May 2026
After one more look-ahead sizzle reminding the audience about the power of WBD’s IP, the show ended at just about 10 minutes over the hour mark.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 May 2026
Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The streamer announced this week that Allie (Mika Abdalla) and Dean (Stephen Kalyn) will headline Off Campus season two, adding more fuel to the show’s sizzling friends-turned-secret-lovers dynamic.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
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Noun
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
After one more look-ahead sizzle reminding the audience about the power of WBD’s IP, the show ended at just about 10 minutes over the hour mark.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 13 May 2026
Verb
Guests crowd around the horseshoe-shape counter to watch short-order cooks flip pancakes, crack eggs, and work the sizzling griddle just feet away.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026
The streamer announced this week that Allie (Mika Abdalla) and Dean (Stephen Kalyn) will headline Off Campus season two, adding more fuel to the show’s sizzling friends-turned-secret-lovers dynamic.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
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The leader of the defending champs has become polarizing in NBA circles, with some believing his shifty, physical style while driving the ball is angling for a whistle to send him to the line.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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The win was followed by an icy handshake between Packers head coach Matt LaFleur and Bears head coach Ben Johnson at midfield as the final whistle blew.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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
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This might be as simple as a public argument – hissing whispers in an elevator.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Verb
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So many are steaming mad about the rising price of their morning cup of joe.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Mike Trout, who was the automatic runner at second, came steaming around toward the plate.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Ginger beer is the secret ingredient that gives the drink a slight fizz and a hint of spicy ginger.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Caviar, charcuterie, flatbreads, and other bites complement the fizz.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Aerial footage showed large flames burning near a cul-de-sac of homes as helicopters made water drops and hand crews on the ground worked to create a containment line.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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The stars burn brightly here, shielded from light pollution and city glare, and the rock formations are eerily beautiful in silhouette.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
Noun
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She was last seen wearing an olive-green zip-up hoodie with black athletic pants.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Assistant Attorney General Leanne Robbin said testimony would have proved that the boy was made to sleep in a bathroom with his ankles and hands zip-tied.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, boil a kettle of water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Use kosher salt when seasoning, roasting, brining, pickling, baking, or even just boiling water for your favorite pasta recipe.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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As Iran takes the field on Monday, war may or may not still be raging, pending peace talks.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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