simmer

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 For the past two years, a quiet war has been simmering in a home rule city in Louisville’s East End. Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 23 June 2025 Their cowboy boots are also quietly simmering — likely to be a low-key hit. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 The episode ends on a quieter note with Nina nursing Jim’s bullet wound, a moment of lingering glances that seems to confirm the simmering romantic tension fans have already clocked between them. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 20 June 2025 Stir in 1 cup cold water, the cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to simmering. Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer
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boil
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  • For snacks, reach for protein-rich options like nuts, cottage cheese, or boiled eggs.1112 Building lean muscle mass can boost your metabolism.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 June 2025
  • The limited medical supplies included a potbellied stove, a pail of water for sterilization, sheets torn into strips to be boiled in the pail, anti-tetanus serum and bandages.
    Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025

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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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