How to Use simmer in a Sentence

simmer

1 of 2 verb
  • The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.
  • The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
  • Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
  • Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  • It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour and strain.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for a minute.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Whole eggs are simmered in little wells in the sauce.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • But to simmer in wist feels beside the point.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
  • The long simmered with the quickly sauteed!
    — Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The tensions have simmered for now.
    — Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Take your time and make sure to boil and simmer as directed.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Just pile it in a pot, add some water, and get to simmering.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Chop up your favorite toppings while the chili simmers on the stove.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Add vanilla bean, cream, and milk; bring to simmer over medium heat.
    — Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2025
  • All day, anger had been simmering inside me.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • But its problems are long-simmering, not acute.
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Resist the urge to stir once simmering.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Stock is made by simmering meat scraps and vegetables for a few hours.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
  • Place chocolate in a bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water.
    — Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • For now, the anger appeared to have simmered but is expected to boil.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
  • But there were long years during which my book simmered on the back burner or even cooled on a pantry shelf.
    — Megan Marshall september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Once the sauce is simmering, add the eggs and cook as directed.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Don't have hours to spend simmering a beef roast until tender?
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Blend them into creamy hummus, toss them into grain bowls, or simmer them in stews.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
  • While the lentils are simmering, split the burger buns and arrange on the oven rack to toast.
    — ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Instead of cream, the recipe calls for simmering milk with herbs and garlic.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • To give the scent time to fill the air, start simmering a few hours before guests arrive.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In the aftermath, a sense of unease simmered in tourist towns.
    — ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • To reheat eggs, in a saucepan bring water to simmering.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2025

simmer

2 of 2 noun
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add the cream and bring to a simmer.
    — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
  • Add the beans and broth and simmer briefly.
    — Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Bring to a simmer and stir out the lumps.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Bring this to a simmer, and add the lid.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
  • Add sauce, toss to coat and bring to a simmer.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Sear, simmer and roast all in the same pot.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Stir in basil leaves, then bring the sauce to a simmer.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
  • There’s no need to soak, rinse, or simmer for hours.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Stir in the maple syrup, cumin and stock and bring to a simmer.
    — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Add in cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
    — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Return shrimp to pan and bring sauce to a simmer.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Heat to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Add the water and bring to a simmer.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • Stir in fresh pole beans, and return to a simmer.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Morton kosher salt and bring to a simmer.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
  • While pork rests, bring sauce to a simmer over medium.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Bring water to a simmer, not a rolling boil.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
  • As soon as the broth returns to a simmer, turn off the heat.
    — Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Stir gently and bring to a simmer.
    — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Watch this video to see how to make the perfect fall simmer pot.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Let the mixture come to a simmer, then stir in the lentils to coat.
    — ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Add some water and simmer, then off heat whisk in four or five eggs.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
  • Bring to a simmer, skimming off any residue that may come to the top.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Add stock, mustard, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023

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