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Synonyms

sizzling

British  
/ ˈsɪzlɪŋ /

adjective

  1. extremely hot

  2. very passionate or erotic

    a sizzling sex scene
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Reigning champion Rory McIlroy heads into the weekend sizzling at 12-under and six strokes up on Reed and Sam Burns, which gives him the largest 36-hole lead in Masters history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

"And they'd all got the memo to play ball and deliver an opening episode full of sizzling chemistry, cheeky banter and decent anecdotes," she wrote.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

This second sizzling week may even put monthly temperature records in jeopardy, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Jovic claimed her maiden title in 2025 at Guadalajara and started the year in sizzling form, making the semi-finals in Auckland and the final at Hobart.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

It was their whispers that pushed you, their murmurs over pots sizzling in your head.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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