fizzle
verb (used without object)
to make a hissing or sputtering sound, especially one that dies out weakly.
had fizzled
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past perfectof fizzle.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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It looked like the program’s run of success — six straight Atlantic Coast Conference titles, two national titles from 2015 to 2020 — had fizzled out when they missed the league championship game in 2021.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
But after a flurry of activity and promises from both sides, it looked as if the momentum behind the mega-mogul face-off had fizzled out.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
The trend lasted a few months, and had fizzled out within a year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
He described how, overall, the experience left him feeling empowered, although he was disappointed that the movement that inspired his efforts had fizzled.
From Salon ● May 23, 2023
Hallowe’en had fizzled out, what with Charlie’s hand keeping us from mischief.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
