fizzle
verb (used without object)
to make a hissing or sputtering sound, especially one that dies out weakly.
has been fizzling
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present perfect progressiveof fizzle (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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She started the season strongly but has been fizzling ever since.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2014
