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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
Add a creamy, tangy, and special flavoring by marinating the chicken in buttermilk.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 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
Lohner’s spent the year marinating on Denver’s practice squad, not seeing action in any game this season despite the occasional need for TE depth.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
This matching set of baking dishes includes a large size that's great for making desserts and casseroles, roasting vegetables, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more, and a smaller one for breading and prep work.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Klinger recommends to steam it before marinating to reduce bitterness, and then grill, pan-sear, or crumble it into recipes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This do-everything dish will help you every step of the way, from prepping vegetables and marinating meat, to baking hearty casseroles and decadent desserts, to storing leftovers.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 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
Lohner’s spent the year marinating on Denver’s practice squad, not seeing action in any game this season despite the occasional need for TE depth.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
This matching set of baking dishes includes a large size that's great for making desserts and casseroles, roasting vegetables, marinating meats, broiling fish, and more, and a smaller one for breading and prep work.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Jan. 2026
Klinger recommends to steam it before marinating to reduce bitterness, and then grill, pan-sear, or crumble it into recipes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Stoneware Heritage Rectangular Dish This do-everything dish will help you every step of the way, from prepping vegetables and marinating meat, to baking hearty casseroles and decadent desserts, to storing leftovers.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinating
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Following November elections, 21 individuals will undertake the daunting task of funding and running a massive school system drowning in debt and facing a highly uncertain future demanding the making of difficult decisions.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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For the most part, that’s what happened, and for the third consecutive season, a drowning defense sunk a year of Joe Burrow’s prime.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In a season where the top tier has separated itself from everyone else, Michigan has unfailingly remained consistent, never dipping lower than seventh in the nation (its preseason ranking).—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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This week the New York Times reported how the Metropolitan Opera — the world’s largest performing arts institution — is bleeding money, and dipping into its endowment to make up for sagging ticket sales.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite has its own sitting area and a tranquil bathroom with an onyx shower and a soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Marinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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