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  • verb Present participle of simmer.

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  • noun cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil

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Examples

  • 'Alone,'"Mrs. Chump read on;"'and to-morrow I'll pay my respects to what you call your simmering pot of Emerald broth.'

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • 'Alone,'"Mrs. Chump read on;"'and to-morrow I'll pay my respects to what you call your simmering pot of Emerald broth.'

    Sandra Belloni — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • 'Alone,'"Mrs. Chump read on;"'and to-morrow I'll pay my respects to what you call your simmering pot of Emerald broth.'

    Sandra Belloni — Volume 5 George Meredith 1868

  • Grace said ... cinnamon, cardamom, anise -- i'm sure the smell of this simmering is just crazy good. what a wonderful fall/winter creation, laura!

    Malaccan Beef & Vegetable Stew Laura 2009

  • Of course, you precook the lengua in simmering salted water first and peel it.

    Lengua Recipes 2007

  • Gently place gnudis four at a time in simmering water, and when they float to the top (about three minutes), gently remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.

    Ramping up some gnudi | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007

  • Blanch the carrots in simmering water until they were pliable like noodles.

    Me and my cravings. Michele 2007

  • Gently place gnudis four at a time in simmering water, and when they float to the top (about three minutes), gently remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.

    Archive 2007-05-01 Homesick Texan 2007

  • One houri in particular drew him, her expression simmering like cloves in hot tea.

    Carnivores of Light and Darkness Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2000

  • He had earlier argued with next-door neighbour Donald Bowman, aged 56, in what other neighbours described as a simmering feud.

    Manchester Evening News - RSS Feed 2010

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