as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Isabel Garcia, People.com, 13 June 2025
Start with pickled okra and build flavor with brine and a crispy coating.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Adding an anti-reflective coating to the 27-inch screen will cost you $300 extra.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
It is considered a renewable resource with commercial uses in soaps, lubricants, coatings, and more.6
Ricinoleic acid is the main compound found in castor oil, making up about 90% of the oil.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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The cat-eye glasses have blue-light blocking lenses and an anti-scratch coating.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 13 June 2025
Start with pickled okra and build flavor with brine and a crispy coating.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Adding an anti-reflective coating to the 27-inch screen will cost you $300 extra.
—PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
It is considered a renewable resource with commercial uses in soaps, lubricants, coatings, and more.6
Ricinoleic acid is the main compound found in castor oil, making up about 90% of the oil.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ill be covering the hardware launches in January so follow me here on Forbes using the blue button below, Facebook or YouTube to get the latest news and reviews.—
Antony Leather,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Despite the financial backing of owner Jeff Bezos, the reality is that Post hasn’t been able to convert fleeting interest from readers into long-term loyalty; worse still, internal dysfunction and shifting editorial strategies continue to cloud the Post’s identity and future.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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What To Know On Friday, Mamdani landed the backing of the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council along with the 32BJ SEIU.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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So let others chase chain stores and shelf facings.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Coaches argue that the nuances of a team’s journey—facing and sometimes losing to elite competition—should play a more decisive role in determining tournament seeding.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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See pictures of snow blanketing Florida, Texas and more Tuesday A major climate pattern shift has finally happened.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The storm began its march Tuesday in Texas, blanketing highways and snarling traffic before making its way east.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Before purchasing, peek at how many wrappers are in each package.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2025
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The back of his truck is full of tools that are organized in his own special way, and there are definitely some fast-food wrappers scattered around the cab.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
10 June 2025
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The best Dash kitchen appliances are ingenious about packing surprising functionality into a tiny package—saving both counter space and cash in your bank account.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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There were multiple instances where Emery would deliver Federal Express packages to Federal Express customers when their planes or systems had broken down.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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After Carey opened the first three envelopes, Antoinette only had $0.90!—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Complete the timeless look with sapphire drop earrings, white satin slingback heels, and an envelope clutch in the subtlest shade of sky—your ‘something blue’ for the night before.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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At Bellagio Las Vegas, for instance, guests must fork over a $25 surcharge to receive room service orders with the traditional presentation of ceramic plating and metal silverware.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
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That includes putting metal plating in areas where tanks have to make turns.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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