MARINATING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

marinating

verb

present participle of marinate

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 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 Many restaurant versions cook the chicken in a tandoor, a traditional clay oven, which can take over an hour, not including several hours for marinating. —

Kate Williams, AJC.com, 13 Apr. 2026 Cote’s favorite recipe is to cut the tuna into chunks, removing the blood lines, then marinating the fish overnight in a container with sesame oil and sesame seeds. —

Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026 The Broncos needed a veteran for Nix, and hopefully, longer marinating will make Pat Bryant and Troy Franklin more productive someday. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026 The Democrats have been marinating in their own juices for ages. —

Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Gray also said that marinating or canning salmon in antioxidant-rich sauces can further help reduce oxidation and preserve omega-3 fatty acids. —

Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026 Whatever magic glue holds the two together, the guest verses needed more time marinating and less of whatever’s frying them around the edges in the mix. —

Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025

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In contrast to typical airline food drowning in salt and sauces, the culinary offerings aboard Aero are a delight, with meals created in partnership with Erewhon, Spago, Parm, Sadelle’s and Flora Farms along with an open bar of top-shelf spirits and Veuve Clicquot champagne.

— Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
In a separate incident, two Carnival passengers also died in drowning cases at the company’s private Bahamas resort.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026