as in drowns
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 marinates
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
Soak 10–12 wooden skewers in water while the salmon marinates, then drain.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Feb. 2026
Soak 10–12 wooden skewers in water while the salmon marinates, then drain.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinates
drowns
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Their gigantic bigotry drowns out their smaller accomplishments.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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As a beautiful, palpably anxious bride, Camila Morrone’s Rachel, walks down the aisle to her adoring groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), the sound of labored breathing nearly drowns out the music.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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