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
One seasoning avenue is marinating meats, an age-old softening and flavoring technique that still works like magic.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
In Neighborhood, an understated restaurant tucked away in a Hong Kong alley, chef David Lai is patiently scoring, marinating and curing a fresh pomfret he’s just picked up at the market.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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).
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Valdez recommends marinating the meat overnight for the best results.
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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.
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Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
His coming-out party began marinating in May.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Leaving the shower door or curtain slightly open afterward lets the inside dry instead of marinating.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
In Neighborhood, an understated restaurant tucked away in a Hong Kong alley, chef David Lai is patiently scoring, marinating and curing a fresh pomfret he’s just picked up at the market.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Maybe not marinating, but meditating.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinating
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But water also carries the potential for danger, and parents who have lost a child to drowning are begging families to use caution.
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Florida, which has one of the highest childhood drowning rates in the nation, expanded a voucher program this month that puts children ages 1-7 who have autism at the front of the line for subsidized swim lessons.
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Temperatures will have a tough time dipping below 80°, especially in Baltimore City.
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The county has faced relatively small budget shortfalls in the last couple of years and is now dipping into its reserves to the tune of $95 million.
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Across the hall, the primary bath boasts similar indulgences with a sauna, soaking tub and triple-size rainwater shower.
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The ensuite bathroom has his and hers dressing areas, a steam shower, soaking tub and a heated floor.
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This technique is called macerating, allowing the fruit to soften and the natural juices to come out.
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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.
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“Marinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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