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as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
there was a chorus of boos and hisses from the fans when the umpire called the runner out
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Recent Examples of hiss
Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out.
—Seth Carnell, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Those answers hissed out of glass flasks like I-457, gathered at stations from near the North Pole to Mauna Loa, and from the tiny Christmas Island to the South Pole.
—Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Out on the city streets, steam hisses up from sewer grates, holographic adverts light the horizon, and every passing car and shop window reflects the world.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out.
—Seth Carnell, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Those answers hissed out of glass flasks like I-457, gathered at stations from near the North Pole to Mauna Loa, and from the tiny Christmas Island to the South Pole.
—Ashley Braun, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Out on the city streets, steam hisses up from sewer grates, holographic adverts light the horizon, and every passing car and shop window reflects the world.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiss
Noun
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In the semis, England trailed Italy until the 96th, when sub Michelle Agyemang forced extra time just before the final whistle.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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But referee Drew Fischer blew the final whistle just before Dreyer slotted home the ball.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The swine respond with raspy snorts and spine-rattling squeals.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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They’re comforted by the hoots of owls and snorts of pig frogs.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The real dilemma is presented by Acuna, Baty, Mauricio and Vientos, who symbolize the glut of infielders the Mets have at and bubbling just below the majors.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Statham is pure intensity for most of the movie, his rage (or wrath?) barely bubbling under the surface.—
Elliott Smith,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The satchel has a clean, structured shape with a zip closure for the main compartment.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Up front, its face is a far more rectilinear sneer.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Yungblud’s voice — a piercing yelp that exists somewhere between Gerard Way’s wail and Brian Molko’s sneer — slotted him in the alt-rock world, but his aspirations seemed to stretch far beyond that categorization.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Democrats successfully depicted Bush’s Social Security reform as a threat to Americans’ economic security in their golden years, and Bush’s top priority fizzled without even a congressional vote.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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However, the connection fizzles out faster than a flat Aperol Spritz once Mercury turns direct.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
17 July 2025
Noun
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Liam McNeeley’s eyes widened, preceding a devilish smirk.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The underlying herbal layer contributes some sage notes and everything swishes around delightfully in your mouth until the savory finish.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Food is delivered on conveyor belts that swish quietly next to tables.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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“Hiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiss. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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