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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However, the decline showed signs of fizzling out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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
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
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
A single blue current of electricity snakes up the door closest to me before fizzling out.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
