braise

verb

Definition of braisenext
as in to steam

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Recent Examples of braise It’s braised for hours until wobbly and tender enough to cut with a feather. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 The rooftop space will also offer a food menu that is expected to include favorites like lobster rolls, spicy tuna tacos, braised short rib sliders and parmesan herb fries. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 5 May 2026 Chunks of meat slowly braise until fork-tender in a hearty broth brightened by tomato and spiked with stout ale. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Chicken thighs braise in the flavorful cooking liquid, and a squeeze of lime juice and baby spinach stirred in at the end add a note of freshness. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for braise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braise
steam
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  • Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Shawn, his parents, and the stranger were sitting around the dining table, their bowls of rice steaming before them, when the knock came.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of steam

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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braise. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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