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 No need to simmer in that case, just stir it long enough that the sugar dissolves. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 May 2025 Guth’s eerie spectacle is heightened by the simmering panache of the Met Orchestra’s performance under its music director, Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 The marinade, used as a base of the sauce, simmered lightly on the hot plate, soon mixed with the ruby elixir that trickled out of the press. Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 The Lodge Dutch oven features a bright color and can be used to broil, braise, bake, or roast in an oven at up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit or to sauté, fry, or simmer on any stovetop. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer
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boil
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  • If boiled and dehydrated, the useful components of the placenta may be altered and reduced.
    Marley Dewey, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
  • Audiences will witness how life finds a way to survive on a planet where meteors fall, super volcanoes erupt, seas boil and the land moves.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025

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

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