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as in hissing
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 steaming
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 sizzling
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Doncic lit the record books with his sizzling scoring, but his teammates also put up headline-worthy performances in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The Pacers were a sizzling 8 for 11 from 3-point range in the first quarter, opening a 42-21 lead.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The dish is served on a sizzling hot plate and includes beef and rice topped with a pepper paste and cracked black pepper.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring arrived in the Bay Area with a sizzling-hot Friday, but cooler temperatures may help residents appreciate the new season a little more as the weekend begins.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Red Pearl Restaurant, found in the back of Super Oriental Market, is popular for Americanized favorites like General Tso’s and traditional Chinese dishes such as sizzling chicken feet.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Egypt’s dishes include crispy falafel, sizzling shrimp, Egyptian style steak and fries, swordfish steak, lamb loin chop, Egyptian milk pudding.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The hottest woman in Hollywood™ just made her debut in Calvin Klein's sizzling new campaign, and obviously, there were undies, lots of skin, and good dance moves, and, my favorite part, some very good jeans.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 Mar. 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
On Saturday, March 14, Motz’s Burgers on Eureka Road in Southgate opened with a trial run for family and friends, though other customers walked in, with burgers and onions sizzling on the grill.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Mar. 2026
On a recent Friday behind the meat counter at The Knife Parrilla Argentina, chef Leonardo Velazco hovers over a parade of a dozen meats, pineapple and green peppers sizzling over white-hot coals.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Add ½ cup water and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates and onion is sizzling in oil and completely tender, about 5 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
There won’t be any garlic sizzling in oil.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon is one of life's little pleasures.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Tension, longing, that one sizzling moment when their fingers almost brush.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Doncic lit the record books with his sizzling scoring, but his teammates also put up headline-worthy performances in March.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The Pacers were a sizzling 8 for 11 from 3-point range in the first quarter, opening a 42-21 lead.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The dish is served on a sizzling hot plate and includes beef and rice topped with a pepper paste and cracked black pepper.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring arrived in the Bay Area with a sizzling-hot Friday, but cooler temperatures may help residents appreciate the new season a little more as the weekend begins.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Red Pearl Restaurant, found in the back of Super Oriental Market, is popular for Americanized favorites like General Tso’s and traditional Chinese dishes such as sizzling chicken feet.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Egypt’s dishes include crispy falafel, sizzling shrimp, Egyptian style steak and fries, swordfish steak, lamb loin chop, Egyptian milk pudding.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The hottest woman in Hollywood™ just made her debut in Calvin Klein's sizzling new campaign, and obviously, there were undies, lots of skin, and good dance moves, and, my favorite part, some very good jeans.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 13 Mar. 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
On Saturday, March 14, Motz’s Burgers on Eureka Road in Southgate opened with a trial run for family and friends, though other customers walked in, with burgers and onions sizzling on the grill.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 17 Mar. 2026
On a recent Friday behind the meat counter at The Knife Parrilla Argentina, chef Leonardo Velazco hovers over a parade of a dozen meats, pineapple and green peppers sizzling over white-hot coals.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Add ½ cup water and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates and onion is sizzling in oil and completely tender, about 5 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Her production spiced up 2000s rave-pop with hints of chipper children’s music in an oh-so-brain-sizzling way.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
There won’t be any garlic sizzling in oil.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon is one of life's little pleasures.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzling
Adjective
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For Houstonians who saw it, the fireball meteor that streaked across the East Texas sky last month was a brief, blazing moment of awe.—
Maliya Ellis,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the Southwest, consider 'Cusp' blazing star—a late-blooming variety monarchs depend on during the end of summer.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Then there's hissing through the air vents.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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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,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Martone’s gorgeous touch pass to Dvorak sent him steaming ahead with Travis Konecny, with only Mason Lohrei defending.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Start by steaming water with vinegar or lemon juice to loosen residue, making cleanup easier and safer.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When one or none is missing, the Avs are 11-4-0 since the white-hot start.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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The CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket are locked in a brutal fight to dominate the white-hot prediction market sector.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Reduce oven temperature to 375° and continue to bake until crust is deep golden brown and juices are thick and bubbling, 75–90 minutes longer.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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So many grassroots groups organized to counter Bolsonaro’s attacks on COVID-19 vaccines that researchers began to map the campaigns bubbling up across the country.—
Jessica A.J. Rich,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fifteen months after raging winter storms battered the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, causing a 180-foot section to collapse into the ocean in a startling incident that made international news, the historic structure is on the mend.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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That is the question raging in some neighborhoods these days.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The deliberate sparring during mealtime hides a palpable contempt the two warriors have for each other, further displayed as a seething hatred conveyed on Kirk's face as Chang departs back to Kronos One.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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These are hard data outcroppings from a seething sea of online hate.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The group then sprang into action, rushing to pull them from the burning vehicle and extinguish the flames.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Dinner is focused around a large wood burning oven, putting out deliciously charred meats and veggies, and there’s a vibrant after-work drinks scene that always has this place pumping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzling. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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