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
To really bring it over the top, Ina calls for simmering a small mixture of butter and flour just before plating.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Seoul, South Korea — The US Air Force is putting a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reviving a World War II-era squadron to bolster security amid simmering military tensions in the region.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
For the students across the University of Missouri, Saturday’s shooting in Columbia exposed simmering fears across the country over gun violence at or near college campuses, major destinations for fans, alumni and parents of students.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Denbrock didn’t hide any simmering frustration about that turnover.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In lieu of a musical score, their dramatic rhythms shape each scene, resulting in simmering tensions that emerge gradually and organically, as Nourou and Maja refuse to acknowledge the personal and professional grievances that prevent them from forging a lasting love.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
To reheat eggs, in a saucepan bring water to simmering.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Jethwa is quietly powerful, Chandan’s vulnerability simmering beneath the surface, while Khatter’s Shoaib is ready to speak up and fight if anyone should dare provoke him (there are moments that flip this dynamic on its head with superb effect).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
With affiliate resistance and political tensions still simmering, the show's future—and its distribution—remain uncertain.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Seoul, South Korea — The US Air Force is putting a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reviving a World War II-era squadron to bolster security amid simmering military tensions in the region.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
For the students across the University of Missouri, Saturday’s shooting in Columbia exposed simmering fears across the country over gun violence at or near college campuses, major destinations for fans, alumni and parents of students.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2025
Denbrock didn’t hide any simmering frustration about that turnover.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In lieu of a musical score, their dramatic rhythms shape each scene, resulting in simmering tensions that emerge gradually and organically, as Nourou and Maja refuse to acknowledge the personal and professional grievances that prevent them from forging a lasting love.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 28 Sep. 2025
To reheat eggs, in a saucepan bring water to simmering.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025
Jethwa is quietly powerful, Chandan’s vulnerability simmering beneath the surface, while Khatter’s Shoaib is ready to speak up and fight if anyone should dare provoke him (there are moments that flip this dynamic on its head with superb effect).
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
With affiliate resistance and political tensions still simmering, the show's future—and its distribution—remain uncertain.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering
Verb
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This setup is ready for real cooking, not just boiling water or reheating prepackaged meals.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Cashews are softened in boiling water to make up the creamy and rich.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While Alex is stewing over her giant pot of daddy issues, Mia and Stella have their own problem now that Alex is being removed from pre-Olympics coverage.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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The habit of staying up at night and replaying all the embarrassing moments of your life while stewing in self-blame isn’t just a personality quirk.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Simmering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmering. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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