simmer
verb (used without object)
to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
simmered
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past participleof simmer.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof simmer.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
simmerverb (used without object)to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
Example Sentences
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The discontent that had simmered behind the scenes - and in the stands - became harder to ignore.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tensions between the two had simmered for weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The inciting conflict simmered for decades, starting in the late 14th century, before erupting into a series of civil wars lasting more than 30 years.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Meaning: Do you want your dish smothered in sauce made from roasted green chiles, or a simmered counterpart fashioned from dried red chile pods?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
They found the smell of new paint for a grand opening, dinner specials being simmered, sautéed, baked, or fried.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
