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
Transfer them to a shallow bowl, add Umami Sauce 2.0 (page 3) to marinate, then proceed with the recipe.
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Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025
Do not marinate your chicken in the seasoning mix for more than 30 minutes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Taco Bell differentiated theirs by marinating all-white meat in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and then coating it in tortilla chips and breadcrumbs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Sanders can marinate for a bit until Carr’s leash runs out.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
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Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025
Do not marinate your chicken in the seasoning mix for more than 30 minutes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
Taco Bell differentiated theirs by marinating all-white meat in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and then coating it in tortilla chips and breadcrumbs.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025
Sanders can marinate for a bit until Carr’s leash runs out.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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Hundreds of caribou have drowned after breaking through the ice.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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New founders often drown prospects in features, not value.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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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,
11 May 2025
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Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Soiled suits can be soaked for half an hour first if needed.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The Field House has lofted queen-size beds plus a separate bedroom; and the Bluebird Cottage comes with a fireside soaking tub and heated stone floors.—
Alisha Prakash,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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