simmer

Example Sentences

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“Things could change quickly if Middle Eastern tensions simmer down, but the longer oil routes remain blocked, the more embedded hawkish forecasts will become,” Nathan noted.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Even as Singh takes office, tensions in Manipur continue to simmer.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Consider the long simmer over Pete Rose’s lifetime baseball ban, which held firm until it was lifted…months after his death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

If you’re using coconut milk, simply bring to a simmer.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

The house was otherwise quiet, apart from the simmer of boiling greens on the stove.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz