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
Some recipe secrets include adding chips inside a sandwich for an extra crunch and marinating the meat overnight.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Kapadia’s film isn’t concerned with dramatic arcs and surprising reveals, opting more to marinate, even stew, in its poetic, multi-hued visuals that are reflective of the mood swings of the city as well as its inhabitants.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Although this recipe assembles quickly, do allow an additional hour and 45 minutes for the tomatoes to marinate in a delicious red-wine vinaigrette.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
For the most flavor, marinate the turkey wings at least overnight.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Kapadia’s film isn’t concerned with dramatic arcs and surprising reveals, opting more to marinate, even stew, in its poetic, multi-hued visuals that are reflective of the mood swings of the city as well as its inhabitants.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Although this recipe assembles quickly, do allow an additional hour and 45 minutes for the tomatoes to marinate in a delicious red-wine vinaigrette.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
For the most flavor, marinate the turkey wings at least overnight.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
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These headphones will drown all that out and give you bliss.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Doka has spent his childhood playing on land that would have been drowned by the Orme Reservoir, building forts in the woods, jumping over irrigation ditches and playing with his cousins.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lasso Motel Whiskey, Naranja Cask Finish, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 50% ABV, 375 ml. Naranja, or Orange Wine, is made in Southern Spain by macerating white wine with orange peel.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Made in France, Fontbonne Herbal Liqueur is made using 26 botanicals sourced from various locations, which are macerated and distilled in small batches to preserve the original recipe and maintain quality.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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With heated floors, gas fireplaces, and large soaking tubs, the rooms here are the ideal place to warm up from the chilly winter weather.Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s a deck with a soaking tub for two that overlooks towering trees and that also offers impeccable stargazing views.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Marinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marinate. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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