Synonyms of simmers

simmers

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• boils
• stews
• poaches
• steams
• coddles
• parboils
• smothers
• braises
• scalds
• fricassees
• pressure-cooks
• reboils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of simmers

And what else simmers beneath the surface in this tense family drama? — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The Differences Between Instant Pot and Slow Cooker A slow cooker is a countertop appliance that simmers ingredients in a pot at a low temperature for an extended period. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2026

There’s a time and a place for a laborious chili recipe with upwards of 30 ingredients that simmers all day long. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

Black lives don’t matter in Warwick Thornton’s fiercely original outback Western Wolfram, a surprisingly emotional genre piece that simmers with menace and doesn’t let up until the bloody finale. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026

Every interaction simmers with tension, but that deafening silence and psychological intensity is the heart of the series. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026

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

Now the Ponta Delgada has a thriving culinary scene, but for traditional fare, head across the island to Lagoa das Furnas, where cozido is cooked, a rich meat and vegetable stew which simmers underground for five hours. — Mary Lussiana, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2023

Instead of steaming the meat to cook it, family patriarch Ramiro Castillo simmers cow heads for four to five hours in a huge silver stockpot. — Associate Restaurant Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2022