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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Olivia Taylor, the assistant manager of the swim school, says clearing up misconceptions about what drowning actually looks like and getting anyone comfortable in and around the water, are some of the most important parts of teaching someone how to swim.
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Forty-three years ago on June 29, Delaney — the promising Chiefs running back who was the 1981 AFC Rookie of the Year — died trying to save three children drowning in a park in Monroe, Louisiana.
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Slight relief arrives this weekend with highs dipping into the mid- to upper 80s.
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The princess wore a white outfit for the occasion, and she was seen dipping into a curtsy for both the emperor and the empress, in addition to handshakes.
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Out back, a secluded courtyard and soaking pool await.
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The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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