Synonyms of simmering

simmering

verb

present participle of simmer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boiling
• stewing
• poaching
• parboiling
• steaming
• coddling
• scalding
• braising
• pressure-cooking
• reboiling
• smothering
• fricasseeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of simmering

Despite simmering inflation, the job picture has been pretty good. — Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

Made in Korea, Disney+‘s darkly thrilling K-drama spy series, came to a simmering conclusion on Wednesday as stars Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung faced off for one final game of cat and mouse. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

But their respective partners were unaware of the feelings simmering under the surface. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

The simmering curry filled the air with the aroma of coconut milk and red curry paste, while chicken thighs were wet brined in a dining room booth. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

His administration is also involved in a long-simmering confrontation involving ABC over renewal of its broadcast licenses. — Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Now, an explosion of interest worldwide has magnified long-simmering questions about how exactly an AI doomsday scenario could materialize. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Stirring regularly, bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low -- the milk should be barely simmering -- and cover. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Among Jackson, Flowers picking apart the Colts’ secondary and Henry bullying anyone in blue for three rushing touchdowns, poor Lou Anarumo, the Colts’ defensive coordinator, could not get out of Week 1 without feeling his seat simmering. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026