braise

verb

Definition of braisenext
as in to steam

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Recent Examples of braise It’s braised for hours until wobbly and tender enough to cut with a feather. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for braise
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steam
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  • Ground meat almost immediately releases its own juices into a warm skillet, causing the meat to steam instead of sear.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Their crabs are steamed, frozen and packed into boxes to be shipped to Sri Lanka, where workers remove the meat by hand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of steam

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