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simmer

[sim-er] / ˈsɪm ər /


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Mr. Spector sketches with subtlety the relationships that simmer beneath the surface of the chatty, sharp and—it must be admitted—sometimes exhaustingly digressive dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Analysts expect the current cycle to simmer during Micron’s fiscal 2028, which ends in August 2028.

From MarketWatch May 27, 2026

Add 2 cups water or broth and simmer for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened and stew-like.

From Salon May 19, 2026

Let them simmer for 2–3 minutes, until softened.

From Salon May 19, 2026

Moushumi leans over the pan, watching the contents come to a simmer, prodding the pieces of chicken with a wooden spoon.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Chandler flexes the charisma that made his “Friday Night Lights” father figure Coach Taylor such an indelible figure, while Pierre’s buttoned-down smolder slowly simmers the tension between them.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

The dangers are mounting outside and distrust simmers within.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

As the conflict between the U.S. and Iran simmers, investors and consumers are wondering what to expect for oil and fuel prices.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

Auriemma and UConn had a chance to put it behind them and now this thing simmers as South Carolina walks into its Sunday final against UCLA.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

She gives him a small smile, and hope simmers in my heart.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

Since 2004, a low-level conflict has simmered in the southernmost provinces of Buddhist-majority Thailand, as rebels in the Muslim-majority region battle for greater autonomy.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Oil prices rose as Middle East tensions simmered.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

But the real addition was a can of chickpeas, aquafaba and all, simmered alongside the Arborio until the beans softened and thickened the pot into something deeply creamy and comforting.

From Salon May 12, 2026

Meaning: Do you want your dish smothered in sauce made from roasted green chiles, or a simmered counterpart fashioned from dried red chile pods?

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

On the back burner, a pan of polenta simmered and popped.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

However, analysts said the simmering US-Canada trade row was causing some uncertainty, while the big event on the agenda this week is Nvidia's second-quarter earnings on Wednesday.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

But the growing outrage has inevitably become a flashpoint amid broader, simmering grievances felt by Vietnam's youth.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Watching Banderas spend a day simmering his own handcrafted ketchup simply to store it in repurposed Heinz bottles says everything about the guy’s devotion to food and his indifference toward marketing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"There was anger simmering around me and I was scared for my life," the 36-year-old told AFP.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

I pretended not to hear and so did Miss Marva Hendrix, but we both knew what was simmering in the kitchen besides gravy.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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