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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
Ruth Peltason, airmail.news, 24 Aug. 2024
Still, emergency officials allowed residents to trickle back into their neighborhoods starting Thursday but cautioned them to be careful as hissing gas lines continued to spew fires from leveled properties and a thick layer of smoke hung over the area.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
They can be trained to walk on a leash, to be comfortable around dogs, to touch objects with their nose, to hiss, to stand water and to problem-solve.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Despite nightly blackouts, heating that barely hissed in radiators, and rising costs, the couture houses remained open, determined to impress the American fashion press, especially Snow, the influential editor of Harper’s Bazaar in New York.
—Ruth Peltason, airmail.news, 24 Aug. 2024
Still, emergency officials allowed residents to trickle back into their neighborhoods starting Thursday but cautioned them to be careful as hissing gas lines continued to spew fires from leveled properties and a thick layer of smoke hung over the area.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.
—Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
They can be trained to walk on a leash, to be comfortable around dogs, to touch objects with their nose, to hiss, to stand water and to problem-solve.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiss
Noun
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Simu Liu is attached in the lead role of Brad Katsuyama, who blew the whistle on high-tech corruption in the financial industry, with Anthony Bregman set to produce.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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So came the whistle, the roar, the ball being inbounded to the 6-foot-9 freshman just atop the circle.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There was always laughter, followed up by an occasional snort sometimes!—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The book, with illustrations by English artist Hannah Farr, tells the story of how Henri gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his loud snort.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2024
Verb
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Heat the cream in a small saucepan over low heat until bubbling around the edges, then pour it over the chocolate mixture.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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As music bubbled through the city’s wards, Black orchestras performed for Black audiences and tweaked classical tunes in early antecedents of jazz.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The investigation was aided by video taken from another driver, who was inside his Tesla — equipped with a camera that police later accessed — and watched the teen zip by in a Hyundai, according to police.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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For those that prefer to go wallet-less, the purse is designed with an interior bill slip pocket and six card slip pockets, as well as a zip pocket to keep everything snug in place.—
Alicia Geigel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Shows like this often get labeled as comfort food, which is sometimes delivered with a sneer.—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2025
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Ruby’s face hardened, her lips twisting into a sneer.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Both, similar to previous bills filed over the years in the state, fizzled out.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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Both those projects ultimately fizzled, as a change in Panama’s leadership brought greater scrutiny over such plans and US concerns drove more caution.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The fifth season of Hulu’s hit dystopian series had began with the smirk seen ’round the globe that pit June Osborne (Moss) against Serena Joy Waterford (Strahovski).—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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With a smirk on his face, Irving is instructed to walk into the forest.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Drinking white wine through a straw can help, but if that’s not your vibe, swishing with water works here too.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
19 July 2024
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Catching the ball on the go and sliding into position: bend and stretch, eyes on the target, a light touch, ball whirling upward, swish.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Hiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiss. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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