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sizzling

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verb

present participle of sizzle
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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sizzling
Adjective
Couples can use this energy to reignite their spark, so plan something fun and sizzling! — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Their inability to create separation from the Phillies and sizzling Padres will create tough decisions in the coming days. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 Be careful not to overdo it and eat the whole container, which might cause a new sensation in your intestines—unpleasant, slightly sizzling. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 For staying savvy while delivering sizzling speeds, the Apple Mac mini with M5 Pro wins our Editors' Choice award among high-end mini desktops. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 The interactive hibachi dining experience features chefs who entertain with sizzling grills, knife tricks and bursts of flame. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Sep. 2026 The sizzling temperatures are brought on by a combination of a strong upper-level ridge of high pressure coming from Arizona and an offshore flow coming from the north and east. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Despite showing some resilience, Florida State coach Mike Norvell remains on a sizzling seat after getting outgained 585-329 last night. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Restaurant owner Sachiyo Nakato Takahara places noodles, cabbage, onion and tofu into the sizzling, fragrant pot while explaining the significance of the meal, an intimate one typically enjoyed by close friends or family. — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
The garlic butter de Burgo arrives sizzling on a hotplate under a giant mushroom cap. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026 The offense was sizzling early on as the Americans hit 20 of their first 26 shots (77%), including five of six 3-point attempts to race to a 50-18 lead with 6 minutes left in the first half. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 In addition to sizzling 115-degree days, Las Vegas’ famous resorts and casinos are plodding through a tourism slump. — Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 The final day of July will be sizzling in South Florida with record-breaking heat possible as high temperatures reach the mid- to upper 90s. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon is one of life’s little pleasures. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 July 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 Dangerous heat will keep the Kansas City area sizzling through Friday, though the worst of it may have already peaked, according to the National Weather Service. — Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 And although the city’s food scene is legendary for Texas-style barbecue, steakhouses and sizzling Tex-Mex, there’s so much more to discover across the cultural diversity of the city. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzling
Adjective
  • Anrabess Sleeveless Maxi Sundress, $44 During summer’s blazing-hot weather, wearing cotton pieces like this Chartou Shift Dress and Chouyatou Striped style is a must for keeping cool.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • Allergens, hot temps and blazing rays can make eyes extra scratchy and dry.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026
Verb
  • Scientists previously created tiny diving suits for Madagascar hissing cockroaches that could be used in perilous search operations, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 3 Sep. 2026
  • But delivering that level of craft in a high-octane room where the hissing espresso machine competes with the bassline?
    — Carly Boers, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Exhibiting a pile of hot, steaming garbage might have been more transgressive than showing these sculptures.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Airing garments out, steaming them or spot-treating stains can stretch the time between cycles.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The white-hot brightness of Diana’s spotlight also ensnared her brother, Charles Spencer.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The white-hot center of the college football world But Kiffin’s departure turned this into more than a game.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • In the face of all that truthiness bubbling up, executives lost the ability to manage expectations internally and with partners.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That is the question plaguing university leaders across the country, and nowhere is the debate raging more fiercely these days than at the University of California.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Twenty-five campers and two teenage counselors at the Christian all-girls camp were killed as the raging Guadalupe River surged beyond its banks before dawn on July 4, 2025.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • All were toothy, seething numbers, and all were terrifically fun.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But after 90-plus minutes against Cape Verde on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium, the smiles turned to seething expressions and consternation.
    — Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The intersection was littered with burning car parts, streaks of blood stained the asphalt, and black smoke filled the sky.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • To help consumers make informed decisions about the health risks associated with gas-burning appliances, the state should require commonsense warning labels on gas equipment that explain how gas appliances may affect indoor air quality and health.
    — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Sizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzling. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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