as in boiling
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 simmering
In the sanitized and alienating new surrounds, with the camaraderie of the early Hyperion days but a faint memory, long-simmering discontent about working conditions wouldn’t take long to boil over.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering bones and connective tissue.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Season 2 of the Netflix iteration dropped all nine of its episodes on April 10, with early promises to stay faithful evaporating as new attractions emerged and simmering resentments boiled over.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
From the start, tensions are already simmering.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Their frustration was a reminder of the anger that has coursed through modern American politics and now appears to be simmering within a new generation ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In a small saucepan heat cream over medium until gently simmering.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
This quicker version relies on cherry tomatoes for a ready-in-a-flash sauce that doesn't require a lot of simmering or waiting.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Bone Broth Bone broth is made by simmering bones and connective tissue.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 Apr. 2026
Season 2 of the Netflix iteration dropped all nine of its episodes on April 10, with early promises to stay faithful evaporating as new attractions emerged and simmering resentments boiled over.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
From the start, tensions are already simmering.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Their frustration was a reminder of the anger that has coursed through modern American politics and now appears to be simmering within a new generation ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
—Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
In a small saucepan heat cream over medium until gently simmering.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026
This quicker version relies on cherry tomatoes for a ready-in-a-flash sauce that doesn't require a lot of simmering or waiting.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering
Verb
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For an even deeper sweetness and flavor, oven roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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Quinn got that blood boiling on a chilly Monday, powering a two-run homer over the left-center fence to spark the host Mustangs to a 9-4 nonconference win in a game that was moved to Chicago because of wet conditions at Oak Forest.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The tomatoes for the shakshouka have been stewing for hours.—
Liam Scott,
Washington Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Simmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmering. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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