How to Use basting in a Sentence
basting
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Transfer marinade to small saucepan set on grill to heat for basting.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The ceramic lid is perfect for steam basting, and this tagine is freezer safe.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
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Grill meat on all sides, turning and basting often with marinade to caramelize evenly.
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Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Discard any remaining sauce used for basting.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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This chicken grills up juicy and deeply flavorful thanks to both the char the basting sauce helps create and the savory poultry seasoning in the mix.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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This includes a spatula, fork, tongs, basting brush, six steel skewers, eight corn holders and 10 burger flags.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Add 1 1/2 cups Shenandoah Valley Barbecue Sauce to a small bowl for basting.
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Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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This complete set by Cuisinart comes with tongs, a basting brush, a cleaning brush, five skewers, and four pairs of corn holders to make the classic Southern side with every grilling recipe.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Traditional Japanese yakitori calls for spearing chicken seasoned with salt or a soy basting sauce onto bamboo skewers and grilling them over charcoal.
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Saveur Editors,
Saveur,
22 Jan. 2026
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This silicone utensil set includes a basting brush, scraper, and two spoon spatulas — all of which are dishwasher-safe, designed with ergonomic handles for a more comfortable and stable grip, and can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 Nov. 2025
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