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 classic pork bao remains a crowd-pleaser, but don’t overlook the fried chicken version, marinated in soy milk and topped with golden kimchi, hot sauce and a spicy mayo that’s just the right side of indulgent.
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Lela London, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
La Fonda’s pork is flavorful and juicy, because Sandy Medina and Martha Mendez marinate the meat, then cook it for four hours.
—Lisa Lopez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
This includes chopping veggies or marinating meat the night before and even setting the table in advance.
—Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
The new nuggets feature all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with a blend of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Lela London, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
La Fonda’s pork is flavorful and juicy, because Sandy Medina and Martha Mendez marinate the meat, then cook it for four hours.
—Lisa Lopez, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
This includes chopping veggies or marinating meat the night before and even setting the table in advance.
—Essence, 22 Dec. 2024
The new nuggets feature all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated with a blend of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Now that his presidency has ended and the conservative right is back at the helm, what does that mean for student loan borrowers that are drowning in debt? Dr. Sonia Lewis, founder of student loan debt consultancy The Student Loan Doctor, says that now is the time to get informed…and quickly.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the halfway treatment in this case feels like keeping the bath water and drowning the baby.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
16 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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Think cloud-like beds, balconies that hover over the ocean, soaking tubs meant for two, and roomy showers with windows that overlook the ocean.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Couples treatments here are not to be missed; a lavish duet suite boasts side-by-side soaking tubs and treatment tables.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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