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Recent Examples of simmer
When tragedy throws them back together, the women are forced to confront tensions that had simmered.
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Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 June 2026
In Switzerland, the debate has simmered for decades.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
—Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with herbs can stand in for part or all of the meat in a pasta sauce, making this one of the most approachable high-fiber meal ideas for families.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 June 2026
In Switzerland, the debate has simmered for decades.
—Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
—Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with herbs can stand in for part or all of the meat in a pasta sauce, making this one of the most approachable high-fiber meal ideas for families.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
Verb
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In the meantime, boil a kettle of water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Use kosher salt when seasoning, roasting, brining, pickling, baking, or even just boiling water for your favorite pasta recipe.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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