hissing

Example Sentences

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He ended the exchange by holding a finger to his lip and hissing, “Shhhh!”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

To see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone or the Norris Geyser Basin with its hissing springs, leave the car behind and book tours through the hotel or various tour operators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

A slow, steady hissing noise comes from the table, similar to air leaking from a tire.

From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025

Draganov treats him like a grizzly bear, hissing “Don’t move!” to an underling when Korpi makes eye contact with their car.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

And I made a hissing noise, just like the cockroach I saw on TV, right through my teeth.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff