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Recent Examples of simmer
Paula Deen’s recipe starts with fresh peaches simmered in a simple sugar syrup before being spooned over a homemade batter.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Instead of cream, the recipe calls for simmering milk with herbs and garlic.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
According to the book by author Andrew Lownie, with an excerpt published in the Daily Mail, tensions between Prince Andrew, 65, and both of his nephews have simmered for years.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Neeson’s surly, simmering kettle-of-violence aura throws things off a bit.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Instead of cream, the recipe calls for simmering milk with herbs and garlic.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
According to the book by author Andrew Lownie, with an excerpt published in the Daily Mail, tensions between Prince Andrew, 65, and both of his nephews have simmered for years.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
Verb
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Dominating a narrow workflow beats boiling the ocean. 3.—
Ashis Ghosh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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To keep things healthy, try baking or boiling them instead of deep frying.2 When consumed unripe, plantains cause a slower rise in blood sugar compared to ripe bananas or refined carbs.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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