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 Chinese anger over Sanrio’s range of soft toys, including Hello Kitty, dressed as spies from the show has simmered for days on social media and came to a head this week when Chinese state media ramped up the condemnation. — Reuters, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026 Ashley’s view Concerns about AI and technology have simmered under the surface of American campaign politics for years, but have never been a fully salient everyday issue for voters until lately. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The message, though, will have struck a deep chord with United supporters, as a player finally articulated a feeling that has simmered among the fanbase throughout the summer transfer window. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 But problems that have simmered for decades — water quality and cancer rates — have been forced to the forefront of state politics this year. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 When Stefanski replaced Rush with undrafted rookie quarterback Jack Strand midway through the third quarter, the fanbase largely simmered. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Sliced leeks are cooked gently in butter then combined with russet potatoes and broth and simmered until meltingly tender. — Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026 Energy stocks — Several energy producers gained in the wake of higher prices for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude oil as tensions in the Middle East simmered. — Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 The pasta is impossibly fresh, the ragùs are slow-simmered and soulful, and the veal is so tender that it can be cut with a spoon. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmered

Verb

The agitation of the team’s fanbase boiled to the surface this summer.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Super-fresh corn on the cob hardly needs to be cooked, let alone boiled.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of boiled

Verb

The easygoing Mexican brunch, lunch and dinner spot became a Wesley Heights favorite for its authentic tacos, frozen drinks and stewed pork shoulder pozole rojo served with hominy, shredded cabbage, onions and cilantro over fresh tostadas.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
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