Thesaurus results for SIMMER

simmer

verb

ˈsi-mər

Definition of simmer next

as in to boil

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam I gently simmered the chili for an hour

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Recent Examples of simmer But geopolitical uncertainty and simmering trade tensions remain the most significant headwind, Fan told CNBC's Emily Chan on Monday. —

Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 June 2026 All day, anger had been simmering inside me. —

Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Just recently, the New York Times published a rather damning study about America’s simmering pedestrian safety crisis. —

Byron Hurd, The Drive, 24 June 2026 Administrators can also set limits for token spend, both for individual channels and the organization—likely an attempt to ease some of the simmering concerns about the cost of AI tools. —

Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until caramel is a rich brown color but not burnt.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026