simmers

Definition of simmersnext
present tense third-person singular of simmer
as in boils
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 simmers The chicken is perfectly cooked and seasoned by the sticky sweet sauce that simmers over it. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 In the new movie starring Denzel Washington, the camera rollicks, the edit clips at warp speed, and the sound mix explodes in Lee's coruscating New York — but the primordial ethical conflict at its heart simmers the same. Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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boils
Verb
  • Its carbon steel boils water quickly, while retaining heat.
    Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026

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“Simmers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmers. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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