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
Putin said a task force was working to alleviate the issue, which has grown into a serious crisis as the Kremlin grapples with simmering discontent on a range of issues.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Try simmering a cinnamon stick with your banana peel tea for an additional burst of flavor.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Here’s a look at the six hottest 2026 legislative races in Broward and Palm Beach counties, plus two that are simmering, but not yet boiling.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
But geopolitical uncertainty and simmering trade tensions remain the most significant headwind, Fan told CNBC's Emily Chan on Monday.
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Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
All day, anger had been simmering inside me.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Just recently, the New York Times published a rather damning study about America’s simmering pedestrian safety crisis.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Made by simmering soft peaches with white wine, vinegar, and mustard seeds or mustard powder, peach mostarda adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor to any dish.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
29 June 2026
Try simmering a cinnamon stick with your banana peel tea for an additional burst of flavor.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2026
After years of exam leaks, persistently high youth unemployment, and opportunities slipping further out of reach, their simmering frustration is sparking a demand for accountability that many say can no longer be ignored.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Here’s a look at the six hottest 2026 legislative races in Broward and Palm Beach counties, plus two that are simmering, but not yet boiling.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
But geopolitical uncertainty and simmering trade tensions remain the most significant headwind, Fan told CNBC's Emily Chan on Monday.
—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
All day, anger had been simmering inside me.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Just recently, the New York Times published a rather damning study about America’s simmering pedestrian safety crisis.
—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Made by simmering soft peaches with white wine, vinegar, and mustard seeds or mustard powder, peach mostarda adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor to any dish.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering
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“Simmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmering. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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