Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of simmering Over the past week, the conflict between the United States and Iran has gone from a simmering tit-for-tat to something that much more resembles all-out war. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026 That decision, in turn, might be due to a simmering tensions connected to a session organized the year before. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 In a bowl over simmering water (aka double boiler), melt butter, chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 This resentment has been simmering for a year, one player said. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 True to that spirit comes a starry, simmering semifinal between England and Argentina. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The mixture is cooked in a double boiler (or in a stainless-steel bowl over a pot of simmering water) until thick, creating a custard-like consistency. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026 The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand). — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 Apple on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware, a dramatic escalation of already simmering tension between the two companies. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026

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Using a tea kettle also reduces the risk of spilling or splashing boiling water on yourself.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Most importantly, players can be hydrated in boiling hot temperatures at some games played at open-air venues.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 July 2026