simmer

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 Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Australia's economy grew less than expected in the first quarter this year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said in a statement Wednesday, as growth stalled amid the simmering global trade tensions. Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 June 2025 In the final dish, the cherries are sweet and juicy, having been simmered in a citrusy sauce with hints of vanilla and a splash of bourbon that brings out the sweetness in the fruit. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 June 2025 Fassbender delivers a performance that simmers with internal conflict, every movement calculated yet emotionally charged. Clayton Davis, Variety, 31 May 2025 As the case simmers, the developers are proceeding with their plans. Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer
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boil
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  • Eagle Pass, Texas, once boiled with border crossings.
    Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 5 June 2025
  • Temperatures inside the engine would reach nearly 5,000° Fahrenheit, boiling the hydrogen and driving the resulting gas through a nozzle, generating thrust.
    Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025

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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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