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
The Mount Sinai researchers also found that marinating meat in lemon juice or vinegar for one hour before cooking can cut AGE formation roughly in half.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This one-of-a-kind chicken is made by marinating tender all-white meat chicken in jalapeño buttermilk flavor, which is then coated in a crispy, crunchy blend of tortilla chip crumbs and breadcrumbs.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Known as velveting, marinating the steak in cornstarch ensures that the meat stays juicy and tender.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Remember this yet again next time conservatives marinating in their victimhood claim Hollywood is full of socialists.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Pour half of the cooled Mojo over pork and marinate, covered, in refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally to insure even marinating.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Ideally, wash them as soon as possible to avoid them sitting and marinating in smells and bacteria for days—or worse, weeks.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
After marinating on the market briefly, the Zoom Vomero 5 resurfaced again in 2022 and quickly caught on as one of Nike Sportswear’s most popular lifestyle shoes.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This one-of-a-kind chicken is made by marinating tender all-white meat chicken in jalapeño buttermilk flavor, which is then coated in a crispy, crunchy blend of tortilla chip crumbs and breadcrumbs.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Known as velveting, marinating the steak in cornstarch ensures that the meat stays juicy and tender.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Remember this yet again next time conservatives marinating in their victimhood claim Hollywood is full of socialists.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Pour half of the cooled Mojo over pork and marinate, covered, in refrigerator at least 3 hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally to insure even marinating.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Ideally, wash them as soon as possible to avoid them sitting and marinating in smells and bacteria for days—or worse, weeks.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
After marinating on the market briefly, the Zoom Vomero 5 resurfaced again in 2022 and quickly caught on as one of Nike Sportswear’s most popular lifestyle shoes.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinating
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Officials said most people died from drowning as the storm triggered flash floods and caused rivers to swell above their danger levels.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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On May 18, Kiser's 3-year-old son Trigg died after a drowning accident at their home in Chandler, Arizona.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Bitcoin was last trading 5% lower on the day at $100,893, dipping at one point as low as $99,966.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Davis' ice dancing partner kicked off his season 18 strong, scoring straight 9s and never dipping below a rare 7.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The upper-level primary suite, a serene retreat that feels worlds away from the city below, includes a freestanding soaking tub bedroom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The real mystery was in how this tiny towel could somehow absorb every ounce of water from your soaking wet body—but after a quick wring, your shammy was restored to bone-dry perfection.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Marinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinating. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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