simmered; simmering
ˈsi-mə-riŋ 
ˈsim-riŋ
1
: to stew gently below or just at the boiling point
: to cook slowly in a liquid just below the boiling point
Examples of simmer in a Sentence
Verb
Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.
The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
Noun
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
These homemade gems are simmered in chili sauce and grape jelly for the ultimate sweet and tangy combination.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Bring to a low boil and turn the heat down to a medium simmer.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Even before the game, tensions between Israeli fans and local Palestinian supporters were simmering, Amsterdam's acting police chief, Peter Holla, said Friday at a news conference.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
These homemade gems are simmered in chili sauce and grape jelly for the ultimate sweet and tangy combination.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
Pools of electricity and poison crackle and bubble, and geysers of fire simmer just below the ground.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Bring to a low boil and turn the heat down to a medium simmer.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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