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
Dishoom Canary Wharf Overlooking the water, Dishoom Canary Wharf has a fantastic outdoor dining space that serves up exclusive specials like a whole bream marinated twice with tangi chilli and other tandoori flavors.
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Plan on marinating the shrimp in the fridge for at least an hour or up to 4 hours.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Hernández’s version incorporates bacon and ham, and calls for a mixture of garlic, spices and meat to marinate for a week before being simmered into a hearty, comforting soup.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
How long to marinate chicken: Even 30 minutes of marination can move the needle.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Plan on marinating the shrimp in the fridge for at least an hour or up to 4 hours.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Hernández’s version incorporates bacon and ham, and calls for a mixture of garlic, spices and meat to marinate for a week before being simmered into a hearty, comforting soup.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
How long to marinate chicken: Even 30 minutes of marination can move the needle.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marinate
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Multiple adults, including the mother, were monitoring the group of children swimming when the boy drowned, deputies said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Three kayakers, including Boswell High School senior Luke Nickens, drowned in North Texas lakes in March.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Cooking time: 40 minutes, plus 2 to 4 hours hands-off time to macerate the berries.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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It’s made from a wheat base spirit that is macerated (like a gin) with herbs, spices, and tomatoes.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Photo : Krafty Photos Its bathroom with a stone soaking tub and steam shower.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 June 2025
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Step 3: Clean The Stove Remove the stove burners and grates and soak them in hot, soapy water in the sink.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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