fizzle
verb (used without object)
to make a hissing or sputtering sound, especially one that dies out weakly.
fizzling
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present participleof fizzle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Hopes for a deal run high before fizzling, so markets have been reluctant to discount longer-lasting disruptions, Morgan Stanley analysts said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
That’s the funky mood in Boston, where the Red Sox are once again sideways and fizzling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Recent fears about the AI trade fizzling had led investors to rotate out of recent winners and into some more defensive sectors — though not all.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
He said people felt their voices were not being heard by local agencies and politicians, with meetings and engagement "fizzling out".
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
A warm, fizzling sensation filled my head, sending my pulse spiking.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
