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 There are simmering intra-band tensions. Mark Kennedy, Boston Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 Now, more than a month later, the excitement has simmered. Sam Blum, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 Lurking beneath the antisocial facade is a simmering sense of pride for these depths of depravity. Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer
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boil
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  • Humans could be easily killed by radiation exposure, and the lack of atmospheric pressure on Mars or in orbit would cause a person’s blood to boil if they were exposed.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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