Thesaurus results for SIMMER

simmer

verb

ˈsi-mər

Definition of simmer

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 rallies have become emblematic of long-simmering, intergenerational anger among people who say their calls for social and political change are going unmet by negligent governments. — Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 But there’s also plenty of acrimony and recrimination in the aftermath of the school board election and one final confrontation between King and Paul Martino at a roundtable that leaves little doubt that tensions are still simmering. — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The message, though, will have struck a deep chord with United supporters, as a player finally articulated a feeling that has simmered among the fanbase throughout the summer transfer window. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 As the male assassin finds her and nearly drowns her in a lake, River catches up to the scene in time to save her, and the episode shifts to accommodate the romantic chemistry that’s been simmering between them since the series premiere. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Its stainless steel body can last for years of making pour-over coffee every morning or evening cups of hot tea, and the kettle also comes in handy to boil water fast for everyday recipes.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
Roast halves cut side down rather than boiling them, since roasting concentrates the sugars and cuts moisture.

— Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026