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Recent Examples of simmerFor 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
Verb
For snacks, reach for protein-rich options like nuts, cottage cheese, or boiled eggs.1112
Building lean muscle mass can boost your metabolism.
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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.
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