sizzle
verb (used without object)
to make a hissing sound, as in frying or burning.
was sizzling
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past progressiveof sizzle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The pitch became a snake pit, there was tension between the teams after the Saturday evening handbags and the Lord's atmosphere was sizzling.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025
With no need to soak, the beans required only a quick rinse before hitting the pan, which was sizzling with slivers of garlic turning gold at the edges.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2023
Strange-Gordon could have knocked the ball down, even though it was sizzling at 113.2 mph.
From Washington Post ● May 16, 2022
Korda’s backhand was sizzling and his court coverage was exceptional, causing problems Nadal couldn’t solve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2022
A loin of roast pork was sizzling in the oven.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
