as in to cover
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coat
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Apply a Second Coat, If Necessary After applying the first coat, inspect the paint job and wait 4 to 6 hours for the paint to dry.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
When ready to eat, shake the jar to coat and mix the entire salad in the dressing.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Instead of a full-length coat, reach for a cropped silhouette that hits just above the waistband of your jeans.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Apply a Second Coat, If Necessary After applying the first coat, inspect the paint job and wait 4 to 6 hours for the paint to dry.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cook, stirring to combine and coat the pasta with the sauce and adding some of the reserved pasta water, if the sauce seems too thick, about 1 minute.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
When ready to eat, shake the jar to coat and mix the entire salad in the dressing.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat
Noun
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Choose pinstripes or wool for a take on power dressing, or channel the '90s with a leather style.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The actress wore a wool gray suit with a double-breasted blazer with sinuous lapels and wide-leg trousers.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That glossiness carried over into Hudson's hair, styled by Marcus Francis with a middle part and lots of wavy volume down the lengths.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Khan is 5-foot-8, 200 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That unending query coming in the middle of a blizzard that blanketed the East Coast with mountains of snow.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Lots of dry snow blanketing an equal amount of bigger and intermediate runs, making Big White Ski Resort a great choice for mixed-level groups.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The path climbs a low hill that’s often carpeted with an array of blooms.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair buildup, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reroll the dough sheets away from you into cylinders and loosely pinch them closed.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Save your time and check out the most popular coffee makers, electric toothbrushes, and sheets our readers are loving, just in time for gift-giving season.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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