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Recent Examples of frizzle
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
To house their largest animals, like giraffes, rhinos and elephants, to their smallest like frizzle chickens and Asian small-clawed otters, the park was built to serve their 300 species and 5,000-plus animals in honor of Walt Disney’s original philosophy of conservation.
—Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Noun
Meanwhile, a persnickety bank investigator, played by Tilda Swinton in a frizzle of red hair and clompy shoes, approaches Doyle with a serious charge.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
To house their largest animals, like giraffes, rhinos and elephants, to their smallest like frizzle chickens and Asian small-clawed otters, the park was built to serve their 300 species and 5,000-plus animals in honor of Walt Disney’s original philosophy of conservation.
—Katey Clifford, al, 25 Sep. 2020
Verb
From Julia Child-style French omelets and frizzled eggs to poached and hard-boiled, there are dozens of ways to create your own personal perfect egg recipe (or potentially be at risk for these common egg mistakes).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frizzle
Noun
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Jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed extract hydrate dry hair so curls stay bouncy and not crunchy.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s the Medium Conditioner, which features shea butter, castor oil, and panthenol to smooth the cuticle and lock in hydration, keeping curls soft and defined.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet even a disappointing ruling at the high court doesn’t mean the MAHA movement is defeated or should completely go scorched earth on the administration.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Blazers could not hold on after building a 65-59 halftime lead, an edge built by shooting a scorching 10-of-21 from 3-point range.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sikil Step into Sikil to savor native ingredients cooked into contemporary global favorites.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Transfer the skillet to the oven and continue to cook, skin side down, 7 minutes longer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tail is not yet cooked—though the hell-fire in which the whole book is broiled might not unreasonably have cooked it all ere this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The new jumbo burgers were flame-broiled through an innovation the company had stumbled into by necessity.—
Steve Patterson,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cool It Down Once the organic materials are charred and dark, extinguish the fire with water and allow everything to cool down.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The bathroom is situated next to the kitchen and is notable for having an incinerating toilet – as its name implies, this burns waste to ash.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the community of Waynesville, block after block was reduced to ash.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During a time not unlike the one that ignited the historic founding of Chicano Park, thousands of people turned out Saturday at the iconic gathering space to celebrate their culture, stoke their heritage and press forward in their struggle.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For instance, in Atlanta a man self- immolated in front of the Israeli embassy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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The willingness to self-immolate, often in isolation, under heavy surveillance, and with no expectation of immediate results, foreshadows how far Tibetans may be prepared to go to challenge Chinese rule.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Frizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frizzle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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