simmered; simmering
ˈsi-mə-riŋ 
ˈsim-riŋ
1
: to stew gently below or just at the boiling point
: to cook slowly in a liquid just below the boiling point
Examples of simmer in a Sentence
Verb
Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.
The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
Noun
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
This comes at a time when tension over the Israeli conflict is simmering across the country.
—Dara Kerr, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
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Verb
With tensions between Iran and Israel simmering, gold prices took a dip following a five-week rally.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
This comes at a time when tension over the Israeli conflict is simmering across the country.
—Dara Kerr, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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