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
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Given her considerable know-how and compelling background, why did Atkins’ campaign fizzle?
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
So what can explain the posthumous malice Trump feels toward Mueller seven years after his investigation fizzled out?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The parks headlining attraction, going out with a fizzle… Very unfortunate end to an iconic ride.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Given her considerable know-how and compelling background, why did Atkins’ campaign fizzle?
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Too often, however, the end product was wasteful, or attacks merely fizzled out — as was the case in this foray upfield at Old Trafford.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
So what can explain the posthumous malice Trump feels toward Mueller seven years after his investigation fizzled out?
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fizzle
Noun
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This was a better defensive effort for the Stars than their sloppy defeat Tuesday night at home against New Jersey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Mental mistakes have led to losses, such as SKC’s most recent 4-1 defeat to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hefty extra wattage is apparently needed to keep the Mar-a-Lago lights on in the event of an unforeseen disaster such as a war, or flying sports court glass, or a late ketchup delivery.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Only instead of the flood of a players’ strike, this time the disaster will come cloaked in the fire of an owners’ lockout.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The site, which bubbled and hissed for decades, is still called the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then there's hissing through the air vents.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Bulls have been careening toward this turning point in the season since the trade deadline, which kickstarted a 5-16 collapse as the front office (temporarily) gave up on the postseason.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team had the best record in the major leagues as recently as June 13 of last season before collapsing and missing the postseason — a collapse that still stings for fans.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, the number dropped significantly, even as supervision failures within jails persisted, down to 63.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors also cited Cortez Johnson's prior probation violations, failures to appear, and past convictions.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pour in egg mixture and immediately stir with a heatproof rubber spatula, incorporating ham and gently agitating eggs, and running it along edges until sides begin to bubble, about 30 seconds.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Plus, bubbling beneath all of that is what the Angels believe is a pool of young arms ready to burst onto the scene.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado State Patrol is launching a new awareness campaign in April, highlighting common causes of crashes due to distracted driving.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to the Board of Estimates agenda, Fletcher was injured in the crash as well.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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And sometimes that’s the best catalyst for a good season is the disappointment of the year before at the end but also the confidence that the season gave them.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Chargers The Chargers once again faced disappointment in the playoffs stemming from injuries to starting tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Fizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fizzle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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