Thesaurus results for SIMMER

simmer

verb

ˈsi-mər

Definition of simmer next

as in to boil

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 simmer The long-simmering tensions within the alliance have bubbled up again over the war in Iran. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026 Time to ‘reexamine the relationship,’ Rubio says Long-simmering tensions within the alliance have bubbled up again over the war. —

Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Tensions that would soon lead to the Civil War were simmering, and the election of Abraham Lincoln was just months away. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026 Drop the bag right into simmering water. —

Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The research team tested water both before and after boiling and found that although lead levels remained below federal action thresholds, the process did not eliminate the risk of metal exposure.

— Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026