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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David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
But dodging it’s nearly impossible for most New Yorkers, so the dread just keeps simmering.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Add Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf; bring to a simmer, stirring often.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
He’s acted as a House liaison for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) amid simmering tensions over budget reconciliation and can often be seen shuttling to the weekly conference meetings run by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
But dodging it’s nearly impossible for most New Yorkers, so the dread just keeps simmering.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Add the marinara sauce, stir in the basil and bring to a simmer.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Add Worcestershire sauce and bay leaf; bring to a simmer, stirring often.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simmer. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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