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
Rather, the flare-up is a result of an intensification of long-simmering, historical security concerns along the Durand Line.
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Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online, disrupting their learning and development at a critical time and clashing with stricter screen restrictions at home.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Firm, flaky fish like cod, halibut, snapper, or haddock hold their shape in the simmering broth.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The quiet crisis behind the seams Despite the seeming health of Kojima Jeans Street’s denim industry, a labor crisis is quietly simmering beneath the surface.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The grueling journey unearths simmering family tensions against the backdrop of contemporary Thailand’s uneasy relationship with traditional faith.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Inside, the aromas of beef tenderloin, simmering vegetables, sweet potatoes and gravy wafted from the small commercial kitchen.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Utterly compelling, the series places a microscope on the lives of three longtime friends, forcing them to look not just inward but also at one another, and at the missteps and deceptions that have been simmering just below the surface.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Signature Everyday Pan Combining the benefits of a braiser with the ease of a frying or sauté pan, this piece features the depth and wide surface area that is perfect for pan roasting, frying, making one-pan meals, simmering sauces, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online, disrupting their learning and development at a critical time and clashing with stricter screen restrictions at home.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Firm, flaky fish like cod, halibut, snapper, or haddock hold their shape in the simmering broth.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
The quiet crisis behind the seams Despite the seeming health of Kojima Jeans Street’s denim industry, a labor crisis is quietly simmering beneath the surface.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The grueling journey unearths simmering family tensions against the backdrop of contemporary Thailand’s uneasy relationship with traditional faith.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Inside, the aromas of beef tenderloin, simmering vegetables, sweet potatoes and gravy wafted from the small commercial kitchen.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Utterly compelling, the series places a microscope on the lives of three longtime friends, forcing them to look not just inward but also at one another, and at the missteps and deceptions that have been simmering just below the surface.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Signature Everyday Pan Combining the benefits of a braiser with the ease of a frying or sauté pan, this piece features the depth and wide surface area that is perfect for pan roasting, frying, making one-pan meals, simmering sauces, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering
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The waters the real Dahl waded into were boiling then and haven’t dropped a degree since.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The official was one of three who compared their recent experience at NRC to being in a pot of slowly boiling water.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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After nine episodes spent stewing in suspicion, the CBS legal drama has released the tension from one of its biggest secrets and forced Julian into action.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Feb. 2026
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Short cooking preparations of okra, such as frying or sauteeing, release less mucilage than long ones, such as stewing.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Simmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmering. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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