sizzle
verb (used without object)
to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.
are sizzling
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present progressiveof sizzle.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In Phoenix, temperatures are so high that people are suffering pavement burns from sidewalks, which are sizzling at temperatures of up to 170 degrees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
Add the garlic and pepperoncini, and cook until they are sizzling and golden, about 2 minutes.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2023
Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the tops are sizzling and going brown at the edges.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2022
These are some of the players and teams who are sizzling and fizzling in the early going.
From New York Times ● Nov. 3, 2019
When the onions are sizzling in the pot, Mama throws in fresh ginger, tomatoes, and spices to create the masala that forms the base of all her meals.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
