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, of which PEOPLE got an early taste in December, are made from all-white meat chicken, marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and tossed in a mixture of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Opening in Fall 2025, the new restaurant will feature a bunch of design elements that set it apart, alongside signature dishes that Nobu is famous for (such as the miso marinated black cod and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno).
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The menu offers beef, lamb and chicken dishes such as a layered tandoor samsa – tender chunks of beef marinated in aromatic spices and cooked in a traditional tandoor oven – and lamb plov, which is savory lamb cooked with aromatic spices and tender rice.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Chicken might be marinated with guava, for example.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Opening in Fall 2025, the new restaurant will feature a bunch of design elements that set it apart, alongside signature dishes that Nobu is famous for (such as the miso marinated black cod and yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno).
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The menu offers beef, lamb and chicken dishes such as a layered tandoor samsa – tender chunks of beef marinated in aromatic spices and cooked in a traditional tandoor oven – and lamb plov, which is savory lamb cooked with aromatic spices and tender rice.
—Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Chicken might be marinated with guava, for example.
—Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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The swimmer drowned about 4:45 p.m. in the river near the 2500 block of Roberts Cut Off Road.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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In one of the most stunning miracles in all of biblical literature, God parts the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to cross but causes the waters to rejoin when the Egyptian army enters, drowning the dictator and his army.—
Kenneth Seeskin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The distillation involves macerating the botanicals and distilling them in small batches, ensuring the quality and consistency of each bottle.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
2 Oct. 2024
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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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Injuries swept through the roster like an Orlando thunderstorm — sudden and soaking.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the bedroom, guests will find a roaring fireplace, a soaking tub, and a rainfall shower, along with a wood-burning hot tub with a view of the verdant hillside on the terrace.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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