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 Stir to combine and cook until the tomatoes are simmering, about 1 minute. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The case is widely seen as a part of long-simmering tensions between Pashinyan, who was reelected earlier this year, and the church, which has called for his ouster. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026 Throughout this long, cold winter, an air of feverish anticipation has simmered in Chile's capital. — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026 Bearing the brunt of our new climate reality, of course, is the simmering countryside, desert dry and ready to ignite from the first mechanical spark, hot muffler, or flying ember. — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simmer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer

boil

Verb

Stir into the boiling milk and boil on low heat until thick, stirring all the time.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
To counteract that, the oil needs to be heated so that when the water inevitably hits it, the water will boil and evaporate right away.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026