sizzling 1 of 2

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

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sizzling

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adjective

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Recent Examples of sizzling
Verb
In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until sizzling hot, about 2 minutes. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025 Why the ex-beauty queen let the cat out of the bag was de Moura had been holding the sizzling secret over her head, so Lemigova beat her to the punch. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 Then in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, BYU went to the zone to try to temper a sizzling Iowa State squad. Jim Root, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 The set comes with three extra-virgin olive oils—one for sizzling, one for frying, and one for finishing—plus a sizzle spray for even coating. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 So, cue the sound of sizzling beef tallow and check out what might be in store. Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025 To be sure, the label — which made a name for itself with its ‘90s aesthetic of unfussy silhouettes heavy on sizzling embellishments and tie-dye — resonates more abroad than in the domestic market. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Mun-ju doesn’t plan to fall for San-ho so quickly after her husband’s death, but the heightened emotion of life-or-death situations spur a sizzling chemistry and deep connection that cannot be ignored. Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025 Centennial’s Hudson Odom fired a sizzling 5-under 66 to win the title. Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
These downhome potatoes earn their Western stripes by sizzling in bacon grease before getting smothered with barbecue sauce, cheese, peppers, and plenty of crispy bacon. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025 Between the aroma of sizzling cuisine, the driving beat of live music, and the anticipation for some of Hip-Hop and R&B’s biggest names, the city’s energy was palpable. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Oct. 2025 For most dogs, the sound of food sizzling in the kitchen is an irresistible invitation. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 Expect playful starters and elevated mains—black cod with red miso butter, tener wagyu steak frites with green peppercorn sauce, lobster malfadine in a rich tomato sauce, and the super flavorful pork belly sizzling rice. Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 The brand is serving up sizzling savings on its best-selling pots and pans. Caitlyn Martyn May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025 His grill is on full blast at all times to keep the coils sizzling. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025 Clips of Cauley's sizzling witticism went viral with millions of views and earned her repeat invitations to reappear on Kill Tony. Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025 Pepper Lunch serves its entrées on sizzling iron skillets, as well as salads and sides. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzling
Verb
  • Some hissing or growling is normal, but separate them if aggression escalates.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • My pal was in deep slumber, breathed through this kind of hissing accordion.
    Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At Curry in a Hurry, Sajjad Chowdhury ladles steaming goat curry into a bowl for a customer while reflecting on the news the very building where investigators say the high-stakes poker games took place is just a block away.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • As another once-promising season falls apart, this time stamped out in stunningly emphatic fashion, a conversation that had only begun to percolate is now steaming hot.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • But perhaps more importantly, Cork Tree helped the band become the therapists pumping through the speakers of a whole generation of skinny jean-wearing teens, igniting the pop-punk and emo music scene into a blazing force for the masses.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In nuclear thermal rockets, a small nuclear reactor heats up a propellant — often liquid hydrogen — to blazing temperatures in the thousands of degrees.
    Big Think, Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nearly a million acres of wilderness stretch across Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, but in the heart of it are three mineral pools—their waters naturally heated within the earth and bubbling at a soothing 99 to 104 degrees.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Prints showed no stringing or bubbling even after several days of continuous use.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump has continued his push to help end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has been raging for about 3 1/2 years.
    Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 22 Oct. 2025
  • My father’s kind voice ruptured the sound of violence raging around us.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • That thing — that white-hot moment for rock — was never the same in that way again.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Pairing indie darling Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang) with white-hot, potentially commercial material indeed seemed like a big, bold, beautiful idea.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Cobalt, which can cause a burning sensation when handled, was one of the most common of these and is named for the kobold.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, a mudroom and a recreational room, according to the listing.
    Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Lead singer Brandon Coleman, as usual, puts forth a commanding, soulful vocal that encapsulates the lyric’s seething exasperation and longing for less division.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
  • After his second impeachment by the House of Representatives in January 2021, there were reports that a seething Trump was not going to pay his personal attorney's legal fees.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Sizzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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