How to Use simmer in a Sentence

simmer

1 of 2 verb

• The chicken was simmered in a cream sauce.
• The dispute simmered for years before any progress was made.
• Long-simmering tensions between the two groups eventually sparked violence.
• Simmer the stew for 40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• It's a debate that has simmered for 30 years and is likely to continue.
• Stir to coat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023
• To finish, the chops simmer in the sauce until they’re cooked through.
  — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2024
• With the issue simmering in 2018, the FDA stepped in to extract some truths and skim the fat.
  — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2023
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low and simmer, covered, for 11⁄2 hours.
  — Jonathan Miles, Field & Stream, 15 Nov. 2023
• As the beef continues to simmer, the worlds of hip-hop and R&B kept turning.
  — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2024
• The stock usually takes about 18 to 24 hours to simmer.
  — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 18 Nov. 2022
• Allow the fruit, spices, liqueur, sherry and wine to simmer for up to 12 to 15 minutes.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
• The beans could simmer unattended while the cook was busy with the laundry and other chores.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
• Stir in the beans and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes more.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
• So far, the standoff has largely simmered behind the scenes.
  — Tony Romm and Ian Duncan The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2023
• Bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook 15 minutes or so.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2022
• No need to bring to simmer, once the sugar dissolves, remove from heat.
  — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2023
• Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pears are soft.
  — Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023
• The broth is a days-long process that starts with simmering beef knuckle bones, chicken bones and short rib bones for hours.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
• Once the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings and finish the dish as directed.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
• Bring to a boil until the liquid has reduced by half, and then simmer for 10 minutes.
  — USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
• This one’s accompanied by satiny potato purée, and the sauce comes from one of two pots in which the week’s bones simmer all day and night.
  — Lindsey Tramuta Thibault Montamat, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2023
• Add flour, stir to combine, then add Champagne and rosemary, and simmer for 1 minute.
  — Amy Thielen, WSJ, 11 Nov. 2022
• While your soup simmers on the stove, stick a tray of refrigerated biscuits in the oven.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023
• The next big wave of change in the grocery sector is simmering on the sidelines as Albertsons and Kroger look to merge.
  — Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2024
• The only requirement is to simmer low and slow, so the wonderful scent can fill your home.
  — Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
• Turn the heat to medium-high and simmer until the mixture has thickened slightly.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
• Women like Maya and my friend can leave things to simmer, because anyone would wait around for them.
  — Annie Lord, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2023
• Let simmer until the soup is thick and flavorful, adding more salt if needed, 15 to 25 minutes.
  — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
• But something weird and violent was simmering out of sight.
  — Peter Guest, WIRED, 26 Mar. 2024

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simmer

2 of 2 noun

• Bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Bring to a simmer, and then remove the pan from the heat.
  — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
• Stir in the milk and wine (or water), and bring to a simmer.
  — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• Add in cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
  — Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 Nov. 2022
• Add clam broth and fish stock and bring to a light simmer.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2022
• The longer the chicken simmers in the chile colorado, the better.
  — Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2023
• Once the water starts to boil, lower the heat to a simmer and put the lid on the pot.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
• Bring to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer to the oven.
  — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
• Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat and allow to cool.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
• Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce it to a simmer.
  — Michelle Tchea, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2023
• Bring to a simmer, skimming off any residue that may come to the top.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 9 Jan. 2023
• Reduce the heat to medium, add the rice, stir once, and bring to a simmer.
  — Sean Brock, Southern Living, 6 June 2023
• Add half of the white beans, stir and bring to a simmer, so that there are bubbles around the edge of the pot.
  — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2023
• Transfer to a small saucepan and add 2 cups stock; bring to a simmer.
  — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
• In a saucepan, bring the strawberry puree and half the sugar to a simmer.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2023
• Add the chicken stock and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over high.
  — Alexa Weibel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2023
• Place the bowl in the skillet and heat over medium-low heat and bring the water to a simmer.
  — Janelle Davis, CNN, 26 Mar. 2023
• Add 4 cups of the chicken stock and the saffron, bring to a simmer and cover.
  — Mimi Vu, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2022
• Bring a pot of water with the bones to a boil, then drop to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 3 Aug. 2023
• Add stock, mustard, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
  — Kate Merker, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
• But as the tech industry simmers, the city is feeling the strain.
  — Amanda Hoover, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2024
• When the onions begin sticking to the bottom of the pot, raise the heat to medium-high, pour in the stock, and bring to a simmer.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
• Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat so the liquid is at a steady simmer.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2023
• Add 2 cups water and bring to a simmer, scraping up the browned bits.
  — Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
• These are all combined in a saucepan and brought to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  — Adam Federman, The New Republic, 7 July 2023
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2022
• Step 2 Set a fondue pot over medium-high heat, add the beer, and bring to a simmer.
  — Kat Craddock, Saveur, 6 Dec. 2023
• Add the wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 30 seconds, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
• While the soup simmers, combine the ricotta and Parmesan in a medium bowl.
  — Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
• The anger between the couple simmers, unspoken, as the iconic cartoon breezes by.
  — Vulture, 9 Jan. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024