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 There was also the backlash against surveillance cameras and, simmering in the background, support among a majority of Americans for a ban on social media use by children under 16. — Larry Downes, Harvard Business Review, 5 Nov. 2026 Here, goats nose through massive piles of garbage left uncollected for weeks in the simmering 90-degree heat. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Nov. 2026 But Langley’s affection for his hometown hasn’t kept his company from drawing, even in Atlanta, the kinds of criticism over issues of privacy, mistakes and misuse that have been simmering nationwide. — Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026 Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling food, and remain nearby when simmering, baking, or roasting. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026 Sudan’s war began in April 2023, when simmering tensions between the military and the RSF exploded into open fighting in Khartoum and spread across the country. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Just add more alcohol and more reminders of these couples’ experiential chasm, and Lee’s command of irony in a simmering atmosphere is in a league all its own. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Joanne’s conversion classes mainly function as a backdrop for simmering yet undercooked tension with guest stars like Sarah Silverman as Rabbi Eden and Andrew Rannells and Keyla Monterroso Mejia as fellow students. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026 Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, until simmering around the edges of the pan, and steam comes off of the top. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmering

Verb

For thorough cleaning, consider boiling the pumice stone for up to five minutes.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Roast halves cut side down rather than boiling them, since roasting concentrates the sugars and cuts moisture.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of boiling

Verb

Meanwhile, in the background, favorable sentiments about statement pieces have been stewing.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Philadelphia is fresh off a one-point loss in the final seconds and spent their entire trip back from London stewing over it — while the Panthers enjoyed a bye week.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026