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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Sizzlin' Sriracha Dippers (Mild) — Chicken Dippers marinated in pickled garlic sriracha, served with a buttermilk ranch dip cup and a Hot Ones Sriracha sachet.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The patty is made from ground beef marinated like traditional lumpia, with soy sauce, garlic, carrots and onions.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Now blend all the marinade ingredients and marinate both the pork shoulder and belly overnight in the refrigerator.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
People tend to marinate in their own self-mythology.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The patty is made from ground beef marinated like traditional lumpia, with soy sauce, garlic, carrots and onions.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Now blend all the marinade ingredients and marinate both the pork shoulder and belly overnight in the refrigerator.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
People tend to marinate in their own self-mythology.
—Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
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People fled to the roof, where the roar of rushing water nearly drowned out the approach of rescue helicopters, Mitchell said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The risk of drowning for autistic children is more than 160 times greater than the general child population, according to a 2017 study by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Let apples stand at room temperature fat least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to macerate and release their juices, stirring occasionally.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are croissants, bagels, fresh mint, and macerated cherries, suggesting the existence of a sleepover macerater hidden somewhere in Heather’s penthouse.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Bahamas are still enduring Imelda’s winds and heavy rain after being soaked over the weekend, even as the storm started to move away Monday afternoon.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then let the berries soak for 5-10 minutes.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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