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.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
The defense stunk, the presnap penalties were an epidemic, and the booing and animus against quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was simmering to a loud boil.
—Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
While soup simmers, prepare tofu.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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Verb
This similar Amazon find that more than 10,000 shoppers recently snapped up is fantastic for everything from simmering stews to roasting veggies for a crowd.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
The defense stunk, the presnap penalties were an epidemic, and the booing and animus against quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was simmering to a loud boil.
—Miami Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer over medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
While soup simmers, prepare tofu.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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