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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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
When content creator William Conrad first tried the espresso tonic, he was drawn to the balance of bitterness and fizz that the drink offered. Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 The team engaged in extensive R&D before launching the premium, non-alcoholic fizz in 2021. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Her Mimi fizzed with the vitality of a crowded Times Square on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 July 2024 But the excitement that fizzed around the 1994 vote is long gone. Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for fizz 
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Noun
  • Saka scored a goal in each half before Kai Havertz got the third two minutes before the final whistle to get the Gunners back to winning ways after Mikel Arteta’s side faltered to a draw against Fulham on Sunday.
    Matias Grez, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
  • At several points during the game and after the final whistle blew, Grieb was visibly unhappy with how the game was managed.
    Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • They can be trained to walk on a leash, to be comfortable around dogs, to touch objects with their nose, to hiss, to stand water and to problem-solve.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Set, as its title suggests, on the last night of the last millennium, the movie opens with a flock of winged toasters — a screensaver image sure to trigger fond memories of hissing modems and chirping AIM messages.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Similar opposition bubbled up months later when Biden designated Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni National Monument in Arizona.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Normally bubbling with positivity and naivety, Jacob experiences an emotional breakdown in this episode, which revolves around his adversarial relationship with his family during a surprise appearance from his masculine, drone-flying younger brother.
    Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Each episode focuses on one: the tang of vinegar, the sizzle of olive oil, the perfect crunch of sea salt.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
  • Considered a marquee matchup when the Sooners joined the SEC, this one has lost some sizzle.
    Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The front slanted pockets and back zip pocket can carry wallets, shades, and phones.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This genius pair from Merrell zips together for easy transport.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Fizz.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizz. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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