simmer
verb (used without object)
to cook or cook in a liquid at or just below the boiling point.
simmering
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present participleof simmer.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I frosted the cake with a Swiss meringue buttercream that required bringing egg whites and sugar together over a pot of simmering water and then whisking it into stiff peaks.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
According to the Latin Grammy-winning producer and songwriter, the lawsuit began a “few months ago,” but he shared that the circumstances surrounding the case have been simmering for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tensions have been simmering between the two neighbours since President Donald Trump returned to the White House just over 18 months ago, and unleashed a wide-ranging global programme of tariffs.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
"There was anger simmering around me and I was scared for my life," the 36-year-old told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
With the furor over police repression in Birmingham simmering, and the flush of excitement generated by Malcolm X’s visit still lingering, the students pressed for immediate action.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
