simmer

Example Sentences

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Bloom, don’t simmer Spices and aromatics cooked briefly in fat open up quickly, creating depth in minutes rather than hours.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“Things could change quickly if Middle Eastern tensions simmer down, but the longer oil routes remain blocked, the more embedded hawkish forecasts will become,” Nathan noted.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Even as Singh takes office, tensions in Manipur continue to simmer.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Add your hearty elements next, along with enough liquid to cover them, and let the pot settle into a gentle simmer.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

When she had finished mixing her herbs she let the small bowl simmer on the stove, then she took from her black bag a large lump of fresh, black clay.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya