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
The detective has no illusions about the rot, misogyny and rancid behavior simmering within the police force.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
—Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Chef Steven Pham is still simmering his signature Northern Vietnamese-style pho ga, which features a soul-piercingly clear broth, tender poached chicken, rice noodles, and a floating raft of fresh herbs.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Carrying that guilt for decades has manifested in a quietly simmering rage that comes out in crimes of passion, including killing his wife.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Both matters have been a source of simmering tensions and debates for weeks in Haiti, where political parties have been accusing Fils-Aimé of overreach and a lack of transparency.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The smell of simmering garlic and tomatoes drifts through the casual dining rooms where families gather around crowded tables.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
One stainless steel saucepan for boiling, simmering and making sauces at a high temperature.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 June 2026
Few people do simmering panic as nimbly as Sarah Goldberg.
—Sarah Rodman, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Chef Steven Pham is still simmering his signature Northern Vietnamese-style pho ga, which features a soul-piercingly clear broth, tender poached chicken, rice noodles, and a floating raft of fresh herbs.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
Carrying that guilt for decades has manifested in a quietly simmering rage that comes out in crimes of passion, including killing his wife.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2026
Both matters have been a source of simmering tensions and debates for weeks in Haiti, where political parties have been accusing Fils-Aimé of overreach and a lack of transparency.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The smell of simmering garlic and tomatoes drifts through the casual dining rooms where families gather around crowded tables.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
One stainless steel saucepan for boiling, simmering and making sauces at a high temperature.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering
Verb
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While the water is technically heated to near-boiling temperatures to brew coffee and tea, that’s not always enough to guarantee safety, especially when altitude changes the boiling point.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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But when Prince meets print, that means boiling everything down even further.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Something about her kept stewing in my head.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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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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“Simmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmering. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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