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as in hissed
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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as in steamed
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 sizzled
Neanderthals sizzled meat over open flames; hunter-gatherers ground wild wheat to make bread; and factory workers canned fruit for soldiers during the Civil War.
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Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
But from the very first race in the summer of 1993, these sausages have sizzled and arguably helped to modernize the most traditional American pastime.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
On day seven of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, Lyles sizzled on Tokyo tracks to claim his fourth consecutive 200-meter world title.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Sweet corn is lightly sizzled in ghee and tossed with juicy tomatoes, peppery dandelion greens, and smoky blue cheese for a salad that’s equal parts sweet, bitter, and tangy.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Alice Callahan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
But from the very first race in the summer of 1993, these sausages have sizzled and arguably helped to modernize the most traditional American pastime.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
On day seven of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, Lyles sizzled on Tokyo tracks to claim his fourth consecutive 200-meter world title.
—Paras J. Haji, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Get the recipe > Sweet corn is lightly sizzled in ghee and tossed with juicy tomatoes, peppery dandelion greens, and smoky blue cheese for a salad that’s equal parts sweet, bitter, and tangy.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzled
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Getting hissed off So here’s a thing that happened.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Nineteen hours after departure the train took its final breath, hissed and braked into the historic port of Narvik.—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Aug. 2025
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News Round-Up The USA’s Under-20s steamed into the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Chile yesterday, wiping the floor with Italy.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unlike most apple pie recipes, this one calls for the apples to be steamed in a steamer basket.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wilson was responding to Payton’s comments after the Broncos stormed back to beat the Giants 33-32 on Sunday in one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent NFL history.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Following the game, Commodore fans stormed the field — a move that typically carries a hefty $500,000 fine from the SEC.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Debates have raged in the busy industry program, standby ticket queues have snaked outside venues for the hottest premieres and the stars — in their droves — have been out in force and on major charm offensives, with distributors using the fest to launch both awards and release campaigns.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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The wildfires that raged through parts of the county in early 2025 also provided satellite connectivity with an early real-world test, with SpaceX and T-Mobile activating Starlink roaming for free in those areas in January.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Some of Jelly's favorite tour meals include a healthier version of Nashville-style hot chicken and French fries boiled in bone broth.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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There, they are boiled with sugar and then made into a red bean paste to use in other recipes for pastries or other desserts.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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His own work seethed with the gritty vernacular of the street, evoking the Sturm und Drang of the Midwestern metropolis.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
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The result was a gonzo spaghetti Western that seethed with anti-colonialist sentiment and won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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The new coach shook hands, smiled for cell phone pictures and signed posters for wave after wave of kids.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Judkins shook a tackle and showed impressive acceleration on his 46-yard run for the game’s first touchdown, but otherwise the Browns just took what was available and followed the lead of their defense.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Currently, there are no details as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The town had burned to the ground, and most of the Spanish settlers were dead, either of disease or in violent disputes about gold with indigenous peoples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Sizzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzled. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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