simmer down

as in to calm (down)

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Recent Examples of simmer down Things simmer down, but Kartel leaves with a security escort. Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s feud is (for now) simmering down from its peak last week, which saw tensions boil over in dramatic fashion. Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 9 June 2025 There was speculation that the media circus surrounding the pope’s debut on Thursday — broadcast live to every nation in the world — would simmer down and dissipate from secular society’s attention after the perennial intrigue of the conclave was over. Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025 So much so that here’s hoping when some time passes and things simmer down Sporting will find an appropriate way to honor Vermes in perpetuity at Children’s Mercy Park. Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for simmer down

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“Simmer down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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