simmer down

verb

simmered down; simmering down; simmers down
Synonyms of simmer downnext

intransitive verb

1
: to become calm or peaceful
2
: to become reduced by or as if by simmering

Examples of simmer down in a Sentence

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That grandiosity simmers down into terrifying chase soundtracks and menacing hunter's heartbeats as the movie continues, but the after-image of those glorious strings lingers through the rest of the franchise. Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026 Not surprisingly, the stock has simmered down a bit — closing Thursday at $704. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2025 As the summer heat simmers down and the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, locals and tourists alike are heading to South Florida's beaches in droves. Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 The region’s broader conflicts might also simmer down, thanks to the weakening of the Iranian regime. Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer down

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of simmer down was in 1842

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“Simmer down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer%20down. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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simmer down

verb
1
: to become calm or peaceful
2
: to become reduced by or as if by simmering
a broth simmered down to half

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