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Recent Examples of simmered
In the aftermath, a sense of unease simmered in tourist towns.
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ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
After a wild few days with expletives and a brief rule change, tensions simmered and teams and players more or less moved on.
—Sallee Ann Harrison, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The bones are then added to a pot with fresh thyme and black peppercorns, covered with cold water, and simmered on as low heat overnight.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Whole eggs are simmered in little wells in the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit was dismissed in September, but the issue has simmered among advocates along with Republicans in the legislature.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
For now, the anger appeared to have simmered but is expected to boil.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Savory ground beef simmered in a rich thyme-and-onion gravy gets topped with golden, cheesy biscuits for a cozy, comforting casserole that's equal parts hearty and delicious.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The Étouffée, made from the house Cajun seasoning blend simmered into a rich, dark sauce and served over white rice with a choice of shrimp or crawfish and a dinner salad, is filling without needing to be rushed.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
After a wild few days with expletives and a brief rule change, tensions simmered and teams and players more or less moved on.
—Sallee Ann Harrison, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
The bones are then added to a pot with fresh thyme and black peppercorns, covered with cold water, and simmered on as low heat overnight.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Whole eggs are simmered in little wells in the sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The lawsuit was dismissed in September, but the issue has simmered among advocates along with Republicans in the legislature.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
For now, the anger appeared to have simmered but is expected to boil.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Savory ground beef simmered in a rich thyme-and-onion gravy gets topped with golden, cheesy biscuits for a cozy, comforting casserole that's equal parts hearty and delicious.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The Étouffée, made from the house Cajun seasoning blend simmered into a rich, dark sauce and served over white rice with a choice of shrimp or crawfish and a dinner salad, is filling without needing to be rushed.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmered
Verb
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As batches of dumplings were boiled in pots of water, her friend and co-organizer Xinyi Shen entertained with a presentation about the Lunar New Year in China.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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They can be steamed, boiled, or fried, and are commonly eaten in Asian cuisine.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Why Tagines Taste Different From Stews A traditional Moroccan tagine is slowly braised, not stewed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Simmered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmered. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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