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Recent Examples of simmer
The grueling journey unearths simmering family tensions against the backdrop of contemporary Thailand’s uneasy relationship with traditional faith.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Inside, the aromas of beef tenderloin, simmering vegetables, sweet potatoes and gravy wafted from the small commercial kitchen.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Utterly compelling, the series places a microscope on the lives of three longtime friends, forcing them to look not just inward but also at one another, and at the missteps and deceptions that have been simmering just below the surface.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Signature Everyday Pan Combining the benefits of a braiser with the ease of a frying or sauté pan, this piece features the depth and wide surface area that is perfect for pan roasting, frying, making one-pan meals, simmering sauces, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Inside, the aromas of beef tenderloin, simmering vegetables, sweet potatoes and gravy wafted from the small commercial kitchen.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Utterly compelling, the series places a microscope on the lives of three longtime friends, forcing them to look not just inward but also at one another, and at the missteps and deceptions that have been simmering just below the surface.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Signature Everyday Pan Combining the benefits of a braiser with the ease of a frying or sauté pan, this piece features the depth and wide surface area that is perfect for pan roasting, frying, making one-pan meals, simmering sauces, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
Verb
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Is steaming better than boiling eggs for deviled eggs?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Colorado city of Walsenburg is still under a disaster declaration and boil advisory two days after a major water main break.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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