sizzled; sizzling
ˈsi-zə-liŋ 
ˈsiz-liŋ
: to burn up or sear with or as if with a hissing sound
1
: to make a hissing sound in or as if in burning or frying
2
: to seethe with deep anger or resentment
1
: a hissing sound (as of something frying over a fire)
2
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Examples of sizzle in a Sentence
Verb
bacon sizzling in the pan
Their romance sizzled throughout the whole summer.
The book sizzles with excitement.
Noun
there was a brief sizzle as the moth flew into the flame
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Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
These spicy ramen noodles come in a 36-pack sampler of all the available flavors: sweet chili, Taiwanese tingly pepper, garlic chili, sizzling chili garlic, smoky chili, and fiery hot tonkatsu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Jay Paris, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
At first glance, however, Mims is bringing the sizzle.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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Verb
When those myriad vegetable pieces are sizzled in hot oil, the different-sized bits create varied textures — melting and crisp.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 14 Nov. 2024
These spicy ramen noodles come in a 36-pack sampler of all the available flavors: sweet chili, Taiwanese tingly pepper, garlic chili, sizzling chili garlic, smoky chili, and fiery hot tonkatsu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
Since last facing the Raiders in December, a 63-21 shellacking that wasn’t even that close, L.A. has drop-kicked its general manager, coaching staff, nearly half its roster and a reputation of learning on its sizzle instead of its strength.
—Jay Paris, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
At first glance, however, Mims is bringing the sizzle.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 30 July 2024
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sizzle. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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