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 smell of simmering garlic and tomatoes drifts through the casual dining rooms where families gather around crowded tables.
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Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
One stainless steel saucepan for boiling, simmering and making sauces at a high temperature.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Inflation is simmering throughout the economy.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 after long-simmering tensions between the army and RSF erupted into a full-out war.
—Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
There’s no such thing as casual under this Water sign’s smoldering gaze, and with Luna immediately clashing with both Mars in Taurus and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, tensions could escalate quickly if frustrations, insecurities or power struggles have been simmering beneath the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Fans have passionately defended Hardy on social media, and even declared that the series might as well end if Hardy isn't involved, considering how his simmering performance was the standout element of season 1.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
On the 555th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including some simmering tension between tennis’ biggest tournaments and fashion brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
One stainless steel saucepan for boiling, simmering and making sauces at a high temperature.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Inflation is simmering throughout the economy.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 after long-simmering tensions between the army and RSF erupted into a full-out war.
—Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
There’s no such thing as casual under this Water sign’s smoldering gaze, and with Luna immediately clashing with both Mars in Taurus and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, tensions could escalate quickly if frustrations, insecurities or power struggles have been simmering beneath the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Place the bowl over the simmering water, ensuring the bottom does not touch the water, and whisk constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 160 degrees.
—Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Fans have passionately defended Hardy on social media, and even declared that the series might as well end if Hardy isn't involved, considering how his simmering performance was the standout element of season 1.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
On the 555th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including some simmering tension between tennis’ biggest tournaments and fashion brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering
Verb
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Cook and stir over medium-high until boiling.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Begin by pouring approximately 2 cups of hot boiling hot or boiling water down the sink drain.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The tomatoes for the shakshouka have been stewing for hours.—
Liam Scott,
Washington Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Simmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmering. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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