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 The incident also brought months of simmering cybersecurity fears to a head, demonstrating how easily AI agents could cause immense damage, while making the case for open models in the era of skyrocketing token costs. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Advertisement These simmering issues pose a threat to the Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 31 July 2026 Ever since the Spaniard announced that a wrist injury would sideline him through the end of the clay-court season, and then through Wimbledon, the sport’s ever-simmering terror around them has threatened to boil over. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 July 2026 That simmering frustration has now collided with Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general after serving in the role on an acting basis. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026 In a Kansas Democratic governor primary shaped by personal attacks and long-simmering animosity, dueling accusations could jeopardize the party’s ability to unify behind whoever wins next Tuesday. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 What a movie star needs (among other qualities) is anger, and Sessa plays Tony as an eager, voluble, simmering bad boy who is playing out his inner turmoil in the real world. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 July 2026 Long-simmering tensions between the Arab and Black communities in Detroit could also hamper El-Sayed. — Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 Team staff pulled him off the field at a clearly predesignated time, and his quiet, simmering frustration radiated across the entire facility. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

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That’s right, rather than boiling in a separate pot, the pasta cooks right in the skillet, releasing its starches into the broth to create a creamy, glossy sauce.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
Elburn resident Dave Burroughs was charged with overseeing the task of boiling the corn at the fest.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026