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
Allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Cook marinated chicken and vegetables over high heat for about 5 minutes or until charred, using tongs to flip periodically.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The pork is marinated for 12 to 24 hours in a special blend of Mexican spices mixed with orange juice, according to a restaurant representative, and cooked for five to six hours.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Allow to marinate for 5 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Cook marinated chicken and vegetables over high heat for about 5 minutes or until charred, using tongs to flip periodically.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
The pork is marinated for 12 to 24 hours in a special blend of Mexican spices mixed with orange juice, according to a restaurant representative, and cooked for five to six hours.
—Alexa Stone
january 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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Plus, all the discourse surrounding the performance could easily drown out the subtlety of Ford’s inclusion.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Louie’s drinking was a way to drown his grief.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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These ingredients are each separately macerated in a neutral grain base spirit made from wheat for a total of two weeks, and then those spirits are distilled at low temperature.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Make sure to use a damp mop rather than a soaking wet one, or use a floor spray designed for hardwood floors and a dry cleaning pad to clean the surface.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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For extra protection, Stowell suggests soaking strawberries in a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water for five to 10 minutes, then rinsing thoroughly.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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