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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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s a simmering rage and self-loathing to Blakey, which Latif matches in the form of unpredictable camera motion, but these introductory moments are about as energetic as the movie ever gets.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
With English Subtitles French maestro Claire Denis’ taut chamber piece simmers with dark secrets and emotional tensions in its portrait of a community suffocating from the relentless grip of colonialism.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
And in workplaces across the country, stress continues to simmer under cultures that prize constant availability.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There’s a simmering rage and self-loathing to Blakey, which Latif matches in the form of unpredictable camera motion, but these introductory moments are about as energetic as the movie ever gets.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
Then add the chicken broth and cream and bring to a simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the liquid reaches a gravy-like consistency.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
With English Subtitles French maestro Claire Denis’ taut chamber piece simmers with dark secrets and emotional tensions in its portrait of a community suffocating from the relentless grip of colonialism.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for simmer
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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