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Recent Examples of braise
The next question was whether to roast it or braise it.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The Japanese eggplant, braised in honey and bay leaf broth.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 18 Dec. 2025
Use it on the stovetop or throw it in the oven to braise, roast, sear, and sauté everything from meats and vegetables to one-pot stews.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Cleverly designed with an 8-in-1 functionality that can braise, grill, sear, fry, sauté, roast, bake, and broil, the pan eliminates the use for other cookware, and helps add space back to your cabinets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
The Japanese eggplant, braised in honey and bay leaf broth.
—Merrill Shindler, Daily News, 18 Dec. 2025
Use it on the stovetop or throw it in the oven to braise, roast, sear, and sauté everything from meats and vegetables to one-pot stews.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Cleverly designed with an 8-in-1 functionality that can braise, grill, sear, fry, sauté, roast, bake, and broil, the pan eliminates the use for other cookware, and helps add space back to your cabinets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for braise
Verb
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It can also be used to wrap sandwiches or other items before heating to keep them secure, or for steaming proteins and vegetables, helping retain their moisture and nutrients.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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If using fresh, the clams should start to steam open, give up their juices, and further flavor the broth.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2015, the Firebirds were fricasseed by Imhotep, 40-0, before the game was halted with 2:51 left in the first quarter by mutual agreement between the teams.—
Aaron Carter,
Philly.com,
1 Nov. 2017
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braise. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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