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 Putin said a task force was working to alleviate the issue, which has grown into a serious crisis as the Kremlin grapples with simmering discontent on a range of issues. — Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 29 June 2026 Solomon-Fulop feud continues to simmer The mayor continues to blame former Mayor Steven Fulop for the budget crisis. — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 1 July 2026 But behind closed doors, grievances are simmering over programming, budgets, and dueling marketing campaigns that befuddled the American public. — Philip Wang, Time, 29 June 2026 Fans passionately defended Hardy on social media, and even declared that the series might as well end if Hardy isn't involved, considering how his simmering performance was the standout element of season 1. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Officials are advising anyone who experienced a water outage or low water pressure in the affected area to boil tap water before using it for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
If the chart recommends precooking the veggies for grilling, bring a small amount of water to boiling in a saucepan.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026