Thesaurus results for SIMMER

simmer

verb

ˈsi-mər

Definition of 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 Even simmering tomatoes in olive oil for a few minutes to make a quick pasta sauce increases the amount of lycopene your body can absorb. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026 Apple on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware, a dramatic escalation of already simmering tension between the two companies. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Firms moving goods across the border from the UAE into Saudi Arabia are complaining of delays lasting up to several days in some instances, in a sign of the simmering tensions between the Gulf’s largest economies. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 And what else simmers beneath the surface in this tense family drama? — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Using a tea kettle also reduces the risk of spilling or splashing boiling water on yourself.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
There are grilled or sautéed shrimp dishes, a crispy tilapia served with potato chips, and of course, their shrimp boil with corn, potatoes and sausage in a garlic butter or spicy sauce.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026