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as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
she was really sizzling about being passed over for the promotion, and nearly quit
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Recent Examples of sizzle
Jay Paris, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
At first glance, however, Mims is bringing the sizzle.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
Deeply delicious razor clams, which sizzle atop a little grill that’s brought to your table, are another standout new dish.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
The outside edges should be crispy, and should sizzle.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024
Deeply delicious razor clams, which sizzle atop a little grill that’s brought to your table, are another standout new dish.
—Andy Wang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizzle
Noun
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The Bernabeu is considered by many to be the most demanding crowd in the football world and whistles were heard last night as early as the pre-match warm-up.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Still, emergency officials allowed residents to trickle back into their neighborhoods starting Thursday but cautioned them to be careful as hissing gas lines continued to spew fires from leveled properties and a thick layer of smoke hung over the area.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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On that day, a Soviet Navy submarine called K-129 attached to the 15th Submarine Squadron of the Soviet Pacific Fleet steamed out of Rybachiy Naval Base in Kamchatka on a routine patrol that ended up being anything but routine.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
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The data shows that 2024 steamed to one of the warmest years on record across the continental United States from coast to coast.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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They’re often infused with local fruit; others contain ginger beer for a spicy-sweet flavor, or tonic or club soda for the required fizz.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2025
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Domaine Chandon Etoile Rosé (North Coast, CA): A very impressive sparkling rosé aged 5 years in bottle, this fizz is seductive with a salmon pink color and a nose of raspberry and plum.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
Verb
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The blaze in question was located near Leo Carrillo State Park in an area that has been under a red flag warning as multiple wildfires continue to rage in the region, fanned by severe winds and fed by dry vegetation.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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With the Grammy Awards exactly three weeks away, the wildfires that continue to rage across the event’s long-running home city of Los Angeles have led many in the industry to speculate whether or not the show will be postponed.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Around 5 inches tall and 8 inches wide, the bag has a back slip pocket, interior slip pocket, and front zip compartment.—
Kaitlin Gates,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2025
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From a padded laptop sleeve for your tech to multiple zip pockets for quick-access items, it’s built to keep your essentials secure and your look polished, wherever work takes you—a choice carry-on backpack, for sure.—
Laura Lajiness Kaupke,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In early March 2022, Russians stormed into the city, occupying part of it.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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Yet, through it all, the Chiefs remained a quiet constant, storming through the schedule with a 15-2 record despite a number of close calls.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Sizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizzle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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