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 Amid the rising tensions, the G7 summit has taken on fresh urgency as the world risks a further escalation in a simmering situation in the region. Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 16 June 2025 The No Kings protest Saturday will begin with that simmering tension as a backdrop. Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 Koki Takagi | Via Reuters Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Iran early Friday local time, escalating the simmering conflict between the two nations. Nur Hikmah Md Ali, CNBC, 13 June 2025 Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 10 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer
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  • For snacks, reach for protein-rich options like nuts, cottage cheese, or boiled eggs.1112 Building lean muscle mass can boost your metabolism.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 June 2025
  • The limited medical supplies included a potbellied stove, a pail of water for sterilization, sheets torn into strips to be boiled in the pail, anti-tetanus serum and bandages.
    Amy Sohn, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025

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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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