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as in snorts
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 Synonyms for hisses
Verb
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Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025 -
What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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But when the vision quest fizzles out, many organizations are left with a colorful statement on their break room walls.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Final tasks on each episode are always live, which can deliver mixed results when the action fizzles too quickly or the contestants don’t quite take to the task.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pimentón or Spanish paprika), which sizzles in the hot butter, a game-changing method called blooming.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Your attraction energy sizzles with Venus in Leo.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Hisses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hisses. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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