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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
Kate Golembiewski, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The hissing wind pushed black smoke down Temescal Canyon, sending residents choking toward the beach.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The feline appears to hiss at the newcomers, according to another note overlaid on the clip.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
But this desire to make our kids happy and show them the beauty and magic of the world, from a total solar eclipse to a hissing volcano, remains the same.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Ross Crates, an ecologist at the Australian National University who was not involved in the study, noted that other research had shown that some birds hissed to ward off predators to their nests.
—Kate Golembiewski, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
The hissing wind pushed black smoke down Temescal Canyon, sending residents choking toward the beach.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
The feline appears to hiss at the newcomers, according to another note overlaid on the clip.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
But this desire to make our kids happy and show them the beauty and magic of the world, from a total solar eclipse to a hissing volcano, remains the same.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hiss
Noun
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The set ended with Matthew blowing a coach’s whistle and eliciting skronky feedback from his Rickenbacker, signaling that — God save the queen — bombastic British rock is back.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Paddlers must wear a personal flotation device and bring their own watercraft and whistle.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 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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Repressed feelings are bubbling up, causing erratic reactions and meltdowns when pushed to the edge.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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By Erica Sloan Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The top zip closure ensures that all belongings remain securely inside, while the slip-in side pockets provide easy organization.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Choose the Right Storage Containers After the seeds are safely tucked away in envelopes or seed packets, store the packets in zip lock bags, mason jars, photo boxes, upcycled takeaway containers, or tins.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Acacia had some trouble initially with her recording—which led to sneers from her fellow queens—but eventually found her voice for the final production.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sandoval, in comparison, sneers and simpers to no success whatsoever; his bad behavior, on and off The Traitors, yields nothing.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Your professional passions will soar or fizzle out when Venus retrograde meets the sun.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most business owners never tap this goldmine, letting relationships fizzle out once the contract ends.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But for just as long, any such talk has been met with smirks and sneers from outside Connecticut.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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But Jordana didn’t seem to think much of it other than a smirk.—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Toppin scored 34 points and swished 7 of 10 3-pointers, including his game winner from distance to help Indiana snap the Wolves’ eight-game winning streak.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Steph Curry, down 17 as Orlando shot the lights out, took a dribble and launched a heave from beyond halfcourt, swishing in a miracle at the end of the first half.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Hiss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiss. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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