marinating

verb

Definition of marinatingnext
present participle of marinate
as in drowning
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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  1. drowning
  2. dipping
  3. soaking
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  • The more vigorous the struggle to escape, the more debt that consumes the drowning victim.
    Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, children who remember a previous death by drowning may hold a fear of swimming in the present day.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of drowning
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  • With daily high temperatures barely dipping below 80 degrees, the Valley's weather remains warmer than usual for this time of year, and the chilly season is still beyond sight, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Massive helicopters buzzed around Pepperdine University on Tuesday, one dipping down into a lagoon to suck up water before heading for an immense plume of smoke in the distance.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of dipping
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  • But Harris advises against soaking your produce in a bowl.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The master bedroom includes a picturesque soaking tub that overlooks the water (keep an eye out for the sea turtles and humpback whales) and the bright, spacious kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of soaking
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