Thesaurus results for SIMMERED

simmered

verb

past tense of simmer

as in boiled

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 simmered The breakup hit simmered to the top so slowly that many who aren’t avid country listeners missed its ascent entirely — even the DJs who have their finger on the pulse. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 In the center of the room, a few feet from the spiral staircase covered in chili pepper string lights, a dozen people simmered in the navel-high spa waters of a cylindrical tub. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Throughout this long, cold winter, an air of feverish anticipation has simmered in Chile's capital. — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Lemon juice and zest are simmered with chicken broth to make a simple pan sauce, finished with fresh scallions. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 And the Puerto Rican beans are slow-simmered and seasoned with sofrito and tomato sauce, served with a touch of sazón for brightness. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Dozens of new cases are reported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention each week, with new large outbreaks adding to others that have simmered since last year. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Next, butter is simmered with citrus and maple to meld the flavors and caramelize the sugars; it is ladled over the warm, fluffy pancake. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026 An aluminum ramyeon pot with rounded handles simmered on the stove. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmered

Verb

Consider the many different editions of New York Yankees dynasties that boiled the blood of fans across America.

— Steve Buckley, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Even if eggs are boiled or poached, pairing them with healthy fats like avocado or nuts can provide the fat needed to support vitamin D absorption.

— Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 July 2026

Definition of boiled

Verb

Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
For the past six months, the Aussies have stewed – and rallied — behind a one-word analysis from the World Cup draw that put them in the same four-team pod with Team USA, Turkey and Paraguay.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 June 2026