simmering

Example Sentences

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So does whisking together a vinaigrette, simmering a stock or spending an afternoon fussing over a sauce that nobody asked you to make.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The varied sections and diverse beats seem like they are simmering in a pot, knocking into each other, providing warmth, and a guest rap from newcomer Stunna Sandy provides welcome respite from Drake’s buzzing tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Corporate credit spreads have also remained relatively calm, despite simmering worries about underwriting standards in the adjacent private-credit space.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

I'm not a huge fan of the chorus – a simple climb up the scale of C Minor – but Lund's simmering intensity is captivating.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It was also shielding its simmering menace, hiding it more than usual, and Jam sent it a silent thank-you for that.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi