1
as in defeat
a falling short of one's goals
the home team's unexpected fizzle in that last game cost them the championship
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2
as in disaster
something that has failed
the play was a fizzle, opening and closing the same night
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Recent Examples of fizzle
Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The campaign garners some buzz but fizzles quickly.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom and a handful of lawmakers sought to tackle rising electric costs in this legislative session but their efforts quickly fizzled following utility opposition.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As soon as office building owners calculate the expense for all those items, the idea usually quickly fizzles.
—Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The campaign garners some buzz but fizzles quickly.
—Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
After starting out the 2024-25 season hot at a 12-3 record, Golden State fizzled prior to their trade deadline acquisition of six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Earlier this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom and a handful of lawmakers sought to tackle rising electric costs in this legislative session but their efforts quickly fizzled following utility opposition.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizzle
Noun
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The governing Liberals had appeared poised for a historic defeat, but polls indicate that Carney has recently opened up a lead over Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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France was plunged into political chaos last year after Macron called a snap election after suffering a heavy defeat at EU elections.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Last month, the EU Commission urged its 450 million citizens to stockpile enough food, water and essentials for 72 hours in the event of emergencies like cyberattacks, climate disasters, disease and also geopolitical conflicts.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The disaster led to passage of the Federal Coal Mine and Safety Act, which in turn added the miners' surveillance program under the respiratory health division at NIOSH.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There can also be behavioral signs, as Purina suggests that an angry cat might hiss, spit, or growl.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With the customary expressiveness of Bay Area audiences, somebody hissed at the poem.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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At press time, authorities are still investigating the cause of the roof collapse.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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The timing of her brand’s launch, coinciding with the collapse of the global economy, created an environment of enormous difficulty.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amaral lamented that the failures of Congress had left the Supreme Court to intervene.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lack of storm planning included a failure to test backup equipment that could be needed in the event of a power outage.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Tensions bubbled over at Don Callejon School as attendees voiced their concerns about the Trump administration’s recent actions and executive orders and Elon Musk’s surging power in the White House.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The mixture should bubble vigorously and not produce a smell other than the smell of vinegar.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the arrivals rate at DCA was temporarily reduced.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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There is a crash on I-70 between I-435/Exit 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The team achieved significant regular-season success, including 13-3 records in two of Gannon's four seasons there, but postseason disappointments remained a frustration.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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And despite only playing three times since his last win on Feb. 22 — Gustavsson has started 13 of the past 14 games — Fleury has not outwardly shown any disappointment despite the unceremonious way his career is coming to an end.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizzle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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