sizzle
verb (used without object)
to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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Disney’s major streaming services — Hulu and Disney Plus — have been sizzling as the home-quarantining masses seek out entertainment.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2020