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verb

past tense of braise

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Recent Examples of braised
Adjective
Options include al pastor, birria (made with braised beef, instead of the traditional goat), marinated chicken, carne asada, carnitas and cajun fish (a seasonal option available during Lent). Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026 Hernandez said the braised beef is cooked for about six hours with ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, bay leaves and Mexican oregano. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Patrons swear by its braised short ribs, roasted duck, and seafood linguine. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes). Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026 The food is great; standouts include a five-hour braised beef with kiwi jus from New Zealand. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 Do try the braised oxtails for a savory and rich dish, or go with Alfredo jerk chicken that gives you just enough kick in every bite. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 15 Jan. 2026 The menu draws on international influences—pork schnitzel, Japanese noodle soup, chimichurri beef fillet—but my favorite dishes were rooted in place, including a simple local braised cabbage and a tangy sorbet made from baobab fruit. Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 Pasta dishes featured linguine with seafood, tagliatelle, gnocchi, or agnolotti filled with braised short ribs. Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braised
Adjective
  • In fact, meals like chili, soup, and even fried chicken are even better the next time around.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Waiting long to eat fried chicken is unfair to the dish.
    John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The dish is topped with a final wonton layer and a bit of chicken broth or water, then steamed in a steamer for about 25 minutes.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Green Tea Green tea is made from fresh tea leaves that are steamed at high temperatures, which helps preserve their high polyphenol content.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The cooking leans into that fire—steaks, roasted vegetables, and even the many tasty cocktails to choose from.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The combination of sharp cheese, roasted vegetables and spicy seasonings felt balanced and intentional.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 31 July 2025

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“Braised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braised. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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