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Recent Examples of simmer
Tensions simmered between the trio and teammates Sarah and Leiya as disagreements over leadership, camp responsibilities and strategy began to surface.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
Gently simmer 5 minutes longer until thickened.
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Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Place chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water.
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Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
16 June 2026
Gently simmer 5 minutes longer until thickened.
—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Place chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water.
—
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for simmer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
Verb
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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color.
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Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, without stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes more or until caramel is a rich brown color but not burnt.
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