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Recent Examples of simmered
Leafy greens—collards, kale, mustard greens—that are simmered low and slow take on a satisfying complexity with a rind in the pot.
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Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Chicken broth and whole milk (rather than cream) are stirred in and simmered to create a sauce that is light yet lusciously thick and creamy.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Panko breadcrumbs ensure the chicken has a solid, crispy coating when simmered in a skillet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The tensions have simmered for now.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
But even as mediators worked for peace, tensions simmered.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
But even as mediators worked for peace, tensions simmered.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The long simmered with the quickly sauteed!
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Chicken broth and whole milk (rather than cream) are stirred in and simmered to create a sauce that is light yet lusciously thick and creamy.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This simple, comforting recipe is a homestyle Mexican treat consisting of sweet potatoes simmered in a brown sugar syrup with cinnamon and cloves.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Panko breadcrumbs ensure the chicken has a solid, crispy coating when simmered in a skillet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The tensions have simmered for now.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
But even as mediators worked for peace, tensions simmered.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
But even as mediators worked for peace, tensions simmered.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The long simmered with the quickly sauteed!
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmered
Verb
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Whether baked, fried, boiled or mashed, potatoes are a big part of breakfast, lunch and dinner.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s no better time to make use of maple syrup than in late winter and early spring, when the trees are tapped and the sap is boiled and bottled throughout the Northeast and Canada.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The same applies to leeks poached in white wine or green beans stewed with bacon.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Pistons watched tape and stewed for two days.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Simmered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmered. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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