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
Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
However, Taco Bell is putting its own spin on the fast food staple, marinating the all-white meat in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor then coating it in tortilla chips and breadcrumbs, resulting in a flavorful alternative.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Not so long ago, Donald Trump was marinating in anger at Mar-a-Lago after being impeached twice and voted out of the White House.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
The chain is set to debut crispy chicken nuggets made with all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and breaded with tortilla chips on Thursday, Dec. 19.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
However, Taco Bell is putting its own spin on the fast food staple, marinating the all-white meat in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor then coating it in tortilla chips and breadcrumbs, resulting in a flavorful alternative.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Not so long ago, Donald Trump was marinating in anger at Mar-a-Lago after being impeached twice and voted out of the White House.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 4 Nov. 2024
The chain is set to debut crispy chicken nuggets made with all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and breaded with tortilla chips on Thursday, Dec. 19.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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The proliferation of point solutions—tools that solve only one or two specific pain points—has left organizations drowning in software.Joshua Siler, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Outside of Hulk Hogan drowning in boos, the Monday Night Raw debut on Netflix was a rousing success.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 7 Jan. 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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For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Photos show crews leading the soaking wet Appaloosa back on solid ground.Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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Situated next to the teak soaking tub, it’s illuminated by the sun via an airy skylight that pays homage to traditional Japanese Ryoka, aka inns.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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