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
Valdez recommends marinating the meat overnight for the best results.
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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
All of it marinates in the back of my closet.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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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
All of it marinates in the back of my closet.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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This is the third report of a water rescue operation along the Front Range this week in which a child fell into the water or was swept away and drowned.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Three-year-old Riley Fox was found drowned and half-naked in a Wilmington creek.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Pineapple bark is infused and redistilled into some of the rum; pineapple flesh is macerated into some.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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This recipe solves that problem by macerating the diced rhubarb and strawberries with sugar before folding them into the muffin batter.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Your clothing may get a longer soak and spin time than usual, but this setting doesn't use heavy-duty agitation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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The Italian marble bathrooms have plush towels, Maison Francis Kurkdjian products, and (in all except the entry level rooms), both a deep soaking waterfall tub and separate shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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