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Definitions

fizzle

[fiz-uhl] / ˈfɪz əl /
VERB
collapse, fall through
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abort misfire peter out wane
STRONG
die end fail fold miscarry
WEAK
be a fiasco come to nothing end in defeat end in disappointment miss the mark
Antonyms
STRONGEST
grow increase
STRONG
achieve begin succeed
WEAK
build develop progress

Example Sentences

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A lot of young sporting prodigies tend to fizzle out, but - despite a slow start to the Premier League season - Littler appears to be going from strength to strength.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

But the sizzle soon turned into a fizzle.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Retail investors who understand these narratives may spot momentum earlier, but must also be prepared for abrupt reversals when the stories fizzle.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

People will leave talking about the ending, although it’s a bit of a fizzle — a tense shrug.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

A critical mass would not be achieved, and the bomb would fizzle.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin