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 Oden is Japanese soul food—savory bites of vegetables and proteins like tofu and fish cake simmered in dashi soup. —

Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026 Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday is set to consider whether states can forbid transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams, stepping into a high-stakes fight that has been simmering for years. —

Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026 Chili doesn't have to simmer all day to be delicious—this speedy, perfectly spicy recipe is proof. —

Josh Miller, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026 The soup is usually simmered gently, allowing flavors to develop while creating the savory broth. —

Daryl Austin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.

— Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Distilled water is water that has been boiled, causing the water molecules to return to a gaseous state and then condense back into liquid.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026