as in to drown
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 marinate
The company’s protein-processing solutions, such as slicers, grinders, and marinating systems, provide high-efficiency alternatives for meat and poultry processing.
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Colbert trying to do anything handy while wearing a tailored suit was already gold, but the psychosexual implications of marinating prime rib really sent this clip over the edge.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Jamaican jerk cuisine is a method of dry-rubbing or marinating meat in a jerk spice blend or paste packed with fresh chiles, herbs and spices.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Whether marinating meat, making cookie dough, or blending dressings, these powerhouses are everyday essentials.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Joe Cornell, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Colbert trying to do anything handy while wearing a tailored suit was already gold, but the psychosexual implications of marinating prime rib really sent this clip over the edge.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Jamaican jerk cuisine is a method of dry-rubbing or marinating meat in a jerk spice blend or paste packed with fresh chiles, herbs and spices.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025
Whether marinating meat, making cookie dough, or blending dressings, these powerhouses are everyday essentials.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
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Tragedy struck the Kilmer family in 1977 when Kilmer’s younger brother Wesley drowned at the young age of 15.—
Ale Russian,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His younger brother Wesley drowned in a swimming pool in 1977, an event that haunted Kilmer for years afterward.—
The New York Times,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Brunello di Montalcino Tuscany Italy Made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Montalcino that have northwest and southwest sun exposure and soils comprising jasper and shale, this 100 percent Sangiovese is fermented and macerated for at least 20 days after harvest.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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Winemaker Carlo Ferrini’s blend is of 50% Cab, 40% Merlot and 10% Carménère, fermented in cement tanks, macerated for 15 to 18 days then aged in Slovenian and French barrels for six months, softening the wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Premiere Suite has a spacious private terrace overlooking the garden and a soaking tub under the monumental rose window that looks onto the chapel.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The primary suite has a soaking tub, double sink, a stand-alone shower and is outfitted in Calacatta marble.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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