simmer
verb (used without object)
to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
is simmering
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present progressiveof simmer (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online, disrupting their learning and development at a critical time and clashing with stricter screen restrictions at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
Debate over the practice is simmering in Canada and the U.S.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 24, 2023
Once it is simmering, incorporate the already cooked matzo balls, without their cooking liquid, and serve.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2023
Increase the heat to return to a boil, then reduce the heat so the liquid is simmering, and cook until the tagliatelle is just tender, about 10 minutes.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 20, 2022
“I’m in Dr. Westminster’s office. The visibilizer is simmering like mad.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
