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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Tech stocks rallied back after fizzling before the holiday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
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
The rebound in software stocks appeared to be fizzling out as Wall Street pivoted back toward the chip and server makers that have helped power the market to all-time highs in recent months.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Sunderland's form has dropped off in the past few weeks and it does look like they are fizzling out, but the question is whether Newcastle can find the energy to see them off.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
A single blue current of electricity snakes up the door closest to me before fizzling out.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
