basting

[bey-sting] / ˈbeɪ stɪŋ /

VERB

moisten during cooking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grease

STRONG

drip lard season

WEAK

brush with liquid

VERB

sew temporarily

Synonyms

STRONG

catch fasten stitch tack

Antonyms

STRONG

detach release unfasten

VERB

pummel, thrash

Synonyms

STRONG

batter beat berate blister clobber club drub lambaste lash maul pelt revile scold trounce wallop whip whomp

Antonyms

STRONG

compliment fail guard lose praise protect surrender

Example Sentences

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In August 2023, the state blamed another botched satellite launch on an error in the emergency basting system, but said it was "not a big issue".

From BBC • May 21, 2025

How often should I be basting my bird?

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2024

But before you start basting the turkey and preparing the stuffing, it’s good to get your kitchen in as good a shape as possible.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Then we take a two-step approach to ensure it stays moist, basting it in butter as it cooks and then serving it with a luscious but bright sauce.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

I guess she did, because she finally pushed the basting pan aside and went to the sink to wash her hands.

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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