fizz 1 of 2

as in whistle
a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out the light bulb burned out with a quick fizz

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fizz

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verb

as in to hiss
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\ soda pop fizzing in the glass

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Recent Examples of fizz
Noun
Once open, baking soda starts to lose its fizz and lift after six months. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 Its fizz is lighter and more subtle; it isn’t technically considered a sparkling wine, but its pleasures are no less intense. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
In their opening-day win over Ipswich Town, Trent Alexander-Arnold fizzed a pass inside the Ipswich left-back. Art De Roché, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 Just over a year ago, Arsenal returned from a training break in Dubai and fizzed into goalscoring form, helping themselves to an average of more than four goals per Premier League game over the next month and a bit in their most prolific sequence of the season. Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fizz
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Noun
  • Concerned players rushed to Webb and Leicester forward Jamie Vardy grabbed the official’s hand and blew his whistle to stop the game.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • Approaching the final whistle, however, Ferran Torres equalized thanks to an inch-perfect Lamine Yamal ball over the top of the Madrid back line.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The door is heard to open with a whoosh and a hissing sound, but neither the door nor the plane exterior are shown in the aftermath.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For each submission, the zoo will name a Madagascar hissing cockroach in an ex's honor.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Flight disruptions are becoming more common nationwide amid layoffs and staffing shortages, and these issues are quickly bubbling over across the country—which is why having the right travel accessories on hand is more important now than ever before.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
  • The frustration inside him boiled, images bubbling over in his mind.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • And as ownership, the front office and the coaching staff deliberate, don’t overlook the sizzle that picking Sanders would bring to this franchise, market and fan base.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • But he is credited with adding some extra sizzle to the fabled Champions Dinner at Augusta.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This mini zip pouch sits in the middle of the strap on the Bodie, making your items easily accessible.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
  • Despite being conservative in length, the pencil skirt appeared to have its zip intentionally undone at the waist, revealing another layer of fabric underneath.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 2 May 2025

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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