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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
Kirk Ellis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Kylie Jenner posed for a sizzling photo to promote her latest makeup products.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Put simply, GameStop would be paying a huge premium on an already sizzling stock selling at pricey PE of 24 before the offer.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
And while summer temperatures can be sizzling, consistent Atlantic Ocean breezes and reliable afternoon thunderstorms help cool things off.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Surprisingly, too, with a then-fresh, sizzling brand of minimalism that became the bedrock of all electro music that followed.
—A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 7 May 2026
Pulisic got off a sizzling Serie A start, scoring seven goals in his first nine league games for Milan, including the decider in a 1-0 victory over Inter in November 2025.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
The start of summer is still a month away — but sizzling heat is already making a comeback across Northern California.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Ohl’s performance helped highlight a meet that produced sizzling times from Fountain Valley’s Alyssa Ton and strong team performances.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
In other words, the formerly sizzling metros have gone cold, and the unsexy plodders are back in vogue.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
Curry lends plenty of music-hall verve as the butler, and Warren makes a sizzling Miss Scarlet.
—Kirk Ellis, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Kylie Jenner posed for a sizzling photo to promote her latest makeup products.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Put simply, GameStop would be paying a huge premium on an already sizzling stock selling at pricey PE of 24 before the offer.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 9 May 2026
And while summer temperatures can be sizzling, consistent Atlantic Ocean breezes and reliable afternoon thunderstorms help cool things off.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Surprisingly, too, with a then-fresh, sizzling brand of minimalism that became the bedrock of all electro music that followed.
—A.d. Amorosi, SPIN, 7 May 2026
Pulisic got off a sizzling Serie A start, scoring seven goals in his first nine league games for Milan, including the decider in a 1-0 victory over Inter in November 2025.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
The start of summer is still a month away — but sizzling heat is already making a comeback across Northern California.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Ohl’s performance helped highlight a meet that produced sizzling times from Fountain Valley’s Alyssa Ton and strong team performances.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Verb
One of the official sounds of Southern summer is food sizzling on the grill.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
In other words, the formerly sizzling metros have gone cold, and the unsexy plodders are back in vogue.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzling
Adjective
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Plants must endure and thrive through soft morning light and blazing summer afternoons, through shade one moment and full sun the next.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The plants are hardy in the South in USDA Zones 3-9, and the flowers of many blazing star species linger for a long time during the blooming season.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mature geese have kept a close eye on the eggs, occasionally honking and hissing at those who have approached.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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He was later woken up by a hissing sound and noticed a flame on the floor of his bedroom.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Canvas When steaming canvas, Stern recommends a strong steam setting.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The stone, a little white-hot comet, flew in a tight, mean line across the expanse.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Amanda says that being at MSG means being at the white-hot center of the cultural conversation.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Whatever emerges from the bubbling oil of the fryer — fish and chips; thick, thin and curly fries; Scotch eggs and bangers — is immaculately fried.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Nonetheless, Munden added his own visual flair, with color saturation, distorted close-ups to show the characters’ disorientation, and mesmerizing shots of nature writ large (raging fires, roiling ocean waves, torrential storms) and small (ants devouring a bug).—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Those close to Desert Warrior were realistic about the movie’s appeal, particularly at a time when war is raging in the Middle East.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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So Isaac and Mulligan have done seething resentment before in the most watchable way.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Boeing expects to generate between $1 billion to $3 billion of free cash flow in 2026, following back-to-back years of burning cash.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The crew had to use another door to gain access to the burning home.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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“Sizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzling. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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