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

Mullin said she sees "some simmering roots of an AI backlash" but not a strong one yet, so it is hard to foresee how this anger will play out and affect the way people vote.

From Barron's • 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

Maddie waited and waited on the edge of the simmering crowd, looking for a gap.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein