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noun

Definition of sizzlenext
as in whistle
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame

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verb

ˈsi-zəl How to pronounce sizzle (audio)
1
as in to hiss
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ from my bed I could hear the bacon sizzling in the frying pan

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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

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Recent Examples of sizzle
Noun
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 The group Wang leads — Meta Superintelligence Labs — was established to give the company some sizzle in the hottest corner of the tech industry. — Jonathan Vanian,julia Boorstin, CNBC, 14 June 2026
Verb
As Europe sizzles amid another record-breaking heatwave, many American states are preparing for a similar event. — Taco Engelaar, Fortune, 30 June 2026 So are the commuters alongside them, whether navigating the city by foot, train or bike, in an attempt to stay cool amid the 100-plus degree Fahrenheit temps sizzling across Europe. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sizzle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
  1. whistle
  2. hiss
  3. steam
  4. fizz
  5. burn
  6. zip
  7. boil
  8. rage
Noun
  • As the halftime whistle blew, fans surely would have been thanking the gods for the respite, not from the heat, but rather the lack of any substantive action.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • From the first whistle until fans exited the parking lots, Colombian supporters who descended upon Kansas City made quite a racket.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of whistle
Verb
  • Then a hissing arrow pins a golden soccer ball to the Clash of Clans escutcheon.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026
  • There’s plenty of feline choreography, like crawling, meowing, and hissing.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Definition of hiss
Verb
  • The afterbirth hanging down from the cows, steaming in the cold spring air.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Reduce heat to low and cook (milk should be steaming or just barely simmering around edges of pan) 10 minutes.
    — Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of steam
Noun
  • When it’s put in the oven, the fizz dissipates inside the batter and causes the center to cave in.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • Some other beverage brands are betting big on the swing away from fizz.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Definition of fizz
Verb
  • According to researchers, any toxic airborne chemicals would likely stem from the charred foam insulation, metal exterior, burned solar panels and any lithium batteries that might have been present inside the warehouse.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • In Los Angeles County, the fire department said a man was critically injured after a fire burned at least two cars in a parking lot in the Wilmington neighborhood on July 3.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of burn
Noun
  • Keep in the original packaging, but once opened, transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026
Definition of zip
Verb
  • Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026
Definition of boil
Verb
  • The possible flare of Marburg in Uganda will only add to the challenges of responding to the overwhelming Ebola outbreak raging in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
  • Still, if someone argued otherwise, Smith and his ilk would rage in fury.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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