simmer - use in sentences

Object

  • discontent: This strike ignited the simmering discontent that surrounds low pay in the public sector.
  • resentment: Hollingsworth's anger was matched by Lis Howell's simmering resentment toward her one-time masters at GMTV.
  • tension: It brought views held behind closed doors into the open, and revealed the simmering tensions in the UK on the matter.
  • sauce: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • anger: The attempt to dehumanize proletarians produced a simmering anger which sometimes boiled over into social unrest.
  • water: Keep them warm in a low oven or over a pan of simmering water, with a tent of foil over them.

Preposition: on

  • stove: Our first dinner aboard was simmering on the stove.
  • heat: Add water to suit, bring to the boil then simmer on lowest heat possible.

Preposition: over

  • heat: Bring mixture to the boil, then simmer gently over a low heat for about five minutes.

Particle object: over_obj

  • heat: Add shallots and simmer over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes.

Modifying Another Word

  • gently: Bring to boil, simmer gently for 30 minutes.

Preposition: until

  • tender: Bring to the boil, cover and simmer until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • sauce: Strain the mixture into a clean saucepan and simmer until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • vegetable: Bring to the boil and simmer gently until the vegetables are tender.
  • potato: Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through but still hold their shape.
  • mixture: Add the caustic soda and continue to simmer until the mixture becomes honey colored.

Preposition: with

  • lid: Bring to the boil then simmer with the lid on for about 10 mins.

Preposition: for

  • min: Bring to the boil, simmer for 15 mins.
  • minute: Bring to the boil, simmer for 25 minutes, then add the potatoes.
  • hour: Cover with a lid, bring to the boil, then simmer very gently for 1-1 1/2 hours.

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