hissing

Example Sentences

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But one of the earliest signs may be something unexpected: a persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound that no one else can hear.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The cistern on my toilet has been constantly refilling and making a hissing noise, so I asked a plumbing company to send someone over.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

They found Madagascar "hissing" cockroaches, a bulky insect named for its noisy defence mechanism, and dubia cockroaches, an invasive critter bred as a snack for pet lizards.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Madagascar hissing cockroaches, one of the largest species in the world, are so called because they can produce a hissing sound loud enough to be heard.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And then I burrow into the blankets, situating the ice against my throbbing knee, a tight breath hissing between my teeth.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day