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Recent Examples of simmer
A little onion soup mix works magic, transforming simple spuds into something that tastes like it simmered all day.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The referendum performed worst at precincts in and around the southeast Mecklenburg town of Matthews, where consternation with the transportation plan has simmered for months.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering chicken or beef bones with vegetables like onion and carrots and a small amount of vinegar.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Le Creuset Signature Oval Dutch Oven Large enough to simmer soup or sear roasts for the entire family and then some, this Dutch oven is a great multipurpose tool to have on hand.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The referendum performed worst at precincts in and around the southeast Mecklenburg town of Matthews, where consternation with the transportation plan has simmered for months.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering chicken or beef bones with vegetables like onion and carrots and a small amount of vinegar.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Le Creuset Signature Oval Dutch Oven Large enough to simmer soup or sear roasts for the entire family and then some, this Dutch oven is a great multipurpose tool to have on hand.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
Verb
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They’re boiled and rolled in breadcrumbs browned in butter, topped with powdered sugar, and served warm.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Freeze extra for later, sans any pasta, which is better when freshly boiled.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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