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
At Mid-City Restaurant, executive chef Joe Cheek marinates thick, fresh pineapple slices in garlic, ginger and soy sauce overnight.
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Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2026
Gray also said that marinating or canning salmon in antioxidant-rich sauces can further help reduce oxidation and preserve omega-3 fatty acids.
—Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Or, place cubed Bison and marinade in a zippered plastic bag to marinate.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Soak 10–12 wooden skewers in water while the salmon marinates, then drain.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
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Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2026
Gray also said that marinating or canning salmon in antioxidant-rich sauces can further help reduce oxidation and preserve omega-3 fatty acids.
—Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Or, place cubed Bison and marinade in a zippered plastic bag to marinate.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Soak 10–12 wooden skewers in water while the salmon marinates, then drain.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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Elevated surf also frequently results in strong rip currents which can drag people away from the shore and possibly result in drowning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Duckett was three years old when his father was sent to Florida’s Death Row, convicted of raping, choking and drowning a fifth-grade girl while on duty as a police officer for the small rural town of Mascotte in Lake County.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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That spirit s macerated for two weeks with 21 botanicals including poppy seed, gentian, juniper berry, kola nut, licorice root, and sarsaparilla.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Simmer gently into a berry compote for toast or desserts, says Schwiesow—or skip the cooking and macerate them.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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This one starts out as the first one ends, with a bruised and blood-soaked Grace sitting on the stone steps of a burning and exploding Connecticut mansion, trying to light a cigarette.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2026
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Disinfect pruners and loppers by soaking them in a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water for 30 minutes, or spray the blades with rubbing alcohol.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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