braise

verb

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as in to steam

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Recent Examples of braise The rooftop space will also offer a food menu that is expected to include favorites like lobster rolls, spicy tuna tacos, braised short rib sliders and parmesan herb fries. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 5 May 2026 Chunks of meat slowly braise until fork-tender in a hearty broth brightened by tomato and spiked with stout ale. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Chicken thighs braise in the flavorful cooking liquid, and a squeeze of lime juice and baby spinach stirred in at the end add a note of freshness. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026 The next question was whether to roast it or braise it. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for braise
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steam
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  • Its shot-of-steam, spray, vertical-steaming and self-cleaning features were also tested.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • Manila clams are woven into Italian cuisine, tossed in pasta or served steamed.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
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