Thesaurus results for SIMMER

simmer

verb

ˈsi-mər

Definition of simmer next

as in to boil

to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam I gently simmered the chili for an hour

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Recent Examples of simmer Lawrence’s discontent has been simmering to a boil for a while. —

Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 But even as mediators worked for peace, tensions simmered. —

Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Amid simmering frustration among many young conservatives about Iran, Vance encouraged them not to disengage. —

Zac Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 The long simmered with the quickly sauteed! —

Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Now, for the first time since those Middle East tensions boiled, prices in Florida are dropping.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Cámara cranks one burner to 20,000 BTU to quickly boil fresh pasta and lowers the next to a gentler 300 BTU to simmer sauces whipped up with leftover garden vegetables.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026