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Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender and liquid is absorbed.
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Tensions between his government and the first Trump administration had been simmering over an earlier round of tariffs and technology restrictions.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Hernández’s version incorporates bacon and ham, and calls for a mixture of garlic, spices and meat to marinate for a week before being simmered into a hearty, comforting soup.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Growing up every weekend, my mother’s Sunday Sauce with tomatoes and meatballs simmered for hours on the stove.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
Tensions between his government and the first Trump administration had been simmering over an earlier round of tariffs and technology restrictions.
—David Pierson, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Hernández’s version incorporates bacon and ham, and calls for a mixture of garlic, spices and meat to marinate for a week before being simmered into a hearty, comforting soup.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Growing up every weekend, my mother’s Sunday Sauce with tomatoes and meatballs simmered for hours on the stove.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simmer
boil
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The setup can boil water in just two minutes, perfect for hot beverages, soups, or dehydrated meals while camping or exploring natural areas, where access to conveniences may be limited.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Hanging, inevitably, over the weekend’s celebration was the current occupant of the Oval Office, a boiling black cloud compared to the radiant and sunshiny Reagan.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Simmer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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