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Recent Examples of simmered
Once the soup has simmered for a few minutes, add the broccoli rabe and the pasta, stirring to wilt the rabe.
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Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 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
For extra tenderness, these steaks are simmered long and slow, so the gravy is extra rich and tangy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Japan’s currency strengthened Tuesday as speculation simmered that Japanese and US authorities could intervene after a sharp slide in the yen.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
After the broth has simmered for 1 hour, bring another large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
For almost eight years a low-intensity war simmered along the frontlines in the Donbas, claiming the lives of some 14,000 people, according to Ukrainian figures.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The prices are affordable, and the pork-bone broth – a rich and milky Hakata-style that’s simmered for more than 20 hours – is always on point.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
This traditional Mexican dessert is very simple—big chunks of sweet potato are simmered in a sugar syrup with spices, then served warm with a drizzle of cream.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 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
For extra tenderness, these steaks are simmered long and slow, so the gravy is extra rich and tangy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Japan’s currency strengthened Tuesday as speculation simmered that Japanese and US authorities could intervene after a sharp slide in the yen.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 27 Jan. 2026
After the broth has simmered for 1 hour, bring another large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
For almost eight years a low-intensity war simmered along the frontlines in the Donbas, claiming the lives of some 14,000 people, according to Ukrainian figures.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
The prices are affordable, and the pork-bone broth – a rich and milky Hakata-style that’s simmered for more than 20 hours – is always on point.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
This traditional Mexican dessert is very simple—big chunks of sweet potato are simmered in a sugar syrup with spices, then served warm with a drizzle of cream.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmered
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Miso contains several bacterial strains as long as it isn't boiled or heated.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2026
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Claxton boiled it down to the same thing, only with a player’s bluntness.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Fruit flavors taste stewed instead of fresh.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Try making sauteed collard greens with garlic, stewed collard greens with beans, or minestrone with collards.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Simmered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmered. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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