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fizzle out

Part of speech: Verb, Phrasal verb

Definition:

To gradually lose strength, power, or enthusiasm until it eventually ceases; to fail or come to an end weakly.

Senses:

1. To lose strength or momentum:

When something fizzles out, it gradually diminishes in intensity or effectiveness.

Example sentences:

1. The fireworks display started off with a bang but quickly fizzled out.
2. The political campaign seemed promising at first, but it slowly fizzled out due to lack of funding.
3. After a strong opening, the team's performance fizzled out in the second half.

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2. To fail in a weak or unsatisfactory manner:

Fizzling out can also refer to a lackluster or disappointing end to something.

Example sentences:

1. Despite all the hype, the blockbuster movie fizzled out at the box office.
2. The romance between the two characters fizzled out towards the end of the novel.
3. His ambitious plan to start a new business eventually fizzled out due to a lack of resources.

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