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 nuggets are made from all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with a blend of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The gap between Whole Lotta Red and Music gave Carti time to let his influence marinate across hip-hop, and for anticipation to build for his next project’s eventual release.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
The sandwich pairs a cult favorite creamy, cool, Cilantro Lime Sauce with a boneless breast of chicken marinated with a blend of peppers, grilled until tender, topped with Colby Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce, and tomato, and served on a toasted multigrain brioche bun.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Transfer them to a shallow bowl, add Umami Sauce 2.0 (page 3) to marinate, then proceed with the recipe.
—Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The gap between Whole Lotta Red and Music gave Carti time to let his influence marinate across hip-hop, and for anticipation to build for his next project’s eventual release.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
The sandwich pairs a cult favorite creamy, cool, Cilantro Lime Sauce with a boneless breast of chicken marinated with a blend of peppers, grilled until tender, topped with Colby Jack cheese, green leaf lettuce, and tomato, and served on a toasted multigrain brioche bun.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Transfer them to a shallow bowl, add Umami Sauce 2.0 (page 3) to marinate, then proceed with the recipe.
—Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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That’s no small feat in a world drowning in content.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In the film, Charles survives a plane crash, nearly drowns and is finally eaten by a shark.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Anthony Barcelo A soaking tub holds court in the primary bath.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
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Generally, though, most people recover fine at home with Epsom salt soaks, a daily bandage change, and applying antibiotic ointment.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
22 May 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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