as in drowning
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 marinating
Maybe not marinating, but meditating.
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Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Cover and let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours (chill, if marinating longer than 30 minutes).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Valdez recommends marinating the meat overnight for the best results.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Growing up in Southern California meant marinating in a beautifully chaotic media stew where local sports writers and radio personalities were some of our defining cultural commentators.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
His coming-out party began marinating in May.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Leaving the shower door or curtain slightly open afterward lets the inside dry instead of marinating.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
While the meat is still safe to eat, marinating can help extend its shelf life, according to Chef Hervé Malivert, director of culinary affairs at the Institute of Culinary Education.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
The Bayley recipe recommends covering and marinating (in the fridge) two-12 hours.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Cover and let sit at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours (chill, if marinating longer than 30 minutes).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026
Valdez recommends marinating the meat overnight for the best results.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026
Growing up in Southern California meant marinating in a beautifully chaotic media stew where local sports writers and radio personalities were some of our defining cultural commentators.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
His coming-out party began marinating in May.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Leaving the shower door or curtain slightly open afterward lets the inside dry instead of marinating.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
While the meat is still safe to eat, marinating can help extend its shelf life, according to Chef Hervé Malivert, director of culinary affairs at the Institute of Culinary Education.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
The Bayley recipe recommends covering and marinating (in the fridge) two-12 hours.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinating
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The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a death investigation was launched as is standard procedure with drowning incidents, the sheriff’s office said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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On May 18, 2025, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Tuesday is expected to be just as hot, with temperatures reaching 97 degrees and overnight lows dipping to around 64.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Wirth suggested that efforts to offset even higher oil prices by dipping into strategic reserves could begin to lose their impact by July.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Depending on the material of the grates, keep them clean by soaking and scrubbing with a few household ingredients.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 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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“Marinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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