as in to drown
to put (food, such as meat or fish) in a sauce for a period of time to add flavor or tenderize
The recipe says that you should marinate the chicken overnight.
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Recent Examples of marinate
Do not skip the ghindara no saikyo-yaki—a fillet of black cod marinated for 72 hours and cooked in sake, and wrapped in a Japanese magnolia leaf.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Valdez recommends marinating the meat overnight for the best results.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Pour the marinade over the ribs and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight, or at least a few hours.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Mustard-and-thyme-marinated pork tenderloin on dinner rolls makes for a hearty handful ready for any al fresco affair.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Valdez recommends marinating the meat overnight for the best results.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Pour the marinade over the ribs and leave to marinate in the fridge overnight, or at least a few hours.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Mustard-and-thyme-marinated pork tenderloin on dinner rolls makes for a hearty handful ready for any al fresco affair.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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Also keep in mind that blasting noise through your AirPods or speakers may drown out some very important other sounds — like approaching wildlife or mad rattlesnakes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Skokie police said first responders began lifesaving measures at the scene, and the person who nearly drowned was stabilized at a local hospital.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Ripe strawberries are pureed for the base, and more are macerated with vodka or tequila and folded in after churning.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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Stir well and set aside for at least 1 hour to macerate.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Sprouting watermelon seeds, a process where fresh seeds soak and then naturally shed their black shells, is also a popular way to use the seeds.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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