I. verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
down
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She would give Susan a little time to simmer down and then she'd go up and have it out with her.
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Trondur soon simmered down , and with Rex he went to refasten the cabins, using the last of the good rope.
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Before Edward had time to simmer down he was buttonholed by Mrs Willmot, who had been lurking.
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Come on, Papi, simmer down now.
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Let's simmer down and think things out.
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Eventually, as in most family crises, the initial shock wore off, and everyone simmered down .
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And it seems I won't get it until you've had a chance to simmer down .
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He was simmering down , or more exactly, getting a little tired as they stood on the sidewalk waiting for a street-car.
gently
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Season to taste with salt and pepper and sugar. Simmer gently until the mixture is thick.
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Place a rack in a pot holding 1 to 2 inches of gently simmering water.
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In one corner stood a gas-stove on which a black kettle simmered gently .
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Stir in onion, bay leaf and paprika. Simmer gently , stirring often, 15 minutes.
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Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
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Return rabbit to skillet, cover, and simmer gently until rabbit is tender, about 40 minutes.
■ VERB
continue
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Add the meatballs to the pan and continue to simmer for a further 10 mins, or until they are cooked through.
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Add chili sauce and lime juice and continue simmering , stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Add cherries and kirsch, honey, and vinegar. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
cover
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Add the sweetcorn, beef stock and herbs and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
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Add water and bouillon. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and season to taste with salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Bring water to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Mix well together and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or until the meat is tender.
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Pour over pork chops. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes, turning once.
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Return to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
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Add enough stock to cover rabbit barely. Cover pan and simmer slowly until rabbit is tender, about 20 minutes.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Simmer the macaroni in lightly salted water.
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Bring the stew to a boil, then let it simmer for 20 minutes.
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Combine all ingredients and simmer gently for 30 to 45 minutes.
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Cover the pan and let it simmer for fifteen minutes.
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long-simmering ethnic conflicts
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The debate about school closures has been simmering among locals for years.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Bring to simmer over medium heat.
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Cover pan and simmer slowly until rabbit is tender, about 20 minutes.
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Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
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Place a rack in a pot holding 1 to 2 inches of gently simmering water.
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Several kettles were on the stove, simmering.
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With Sam and me, it was ever simmering.
II. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ VERB
bring
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Stir in fish sauce, coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice and bring to a simmer .
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Add bourbon, wine, stock, thyme, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer .
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Stir milk slowly into the roux bringing to a simmer , stirring constantly, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a small, nonreactive saucepan and bring just to a simmer over low heat.
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Add reserved marinade liquid and stock and bring to a simmer .
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Return sauce to pan and bring to a simmer .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Add bourbon, wine, stock, thyme, and bay leaves and bring to a simmer .
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Stir in fish sauce, coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice and bring to a simmer .