hissing

Example Sentences

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One of my daughters and I once wanted to keep some Madagascar hissing cockroaches as pets, only to be vetoed by my wife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Signs that a battery is about to fail include swelling, hissing, popping, an unusual odor and excessive heat, according to a New York Division of Homeland Security battery consumer guide.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025

Indeed, now that the cat had recognized Penelope, there was no more hissing.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood