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verb

past tense of coat

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Recent Examples of coated
Adjective
Ford coated restroom surfaces with graffiti-repellant materials. Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 In the battery, the coated ceramic particles interact with the surrounding polymer chains and create interconnected pathways that allow lithium ions to travel more efficiently. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 It would be surrounded by an 8-foot-tall, coated aluminum fence and would have a storage container and a battery supply for the drones. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The Outranger also carries a 255-L aluminum cargo box on the tongue and a Raptor-coated mounting panel on the left side of travel built to carry accessories like recovery boards and Rotopax canisters. New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Glazed, painted, or coated cookware that was designed to hold food should be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 The mill has also added new indigo colors including browns and grays that wash down to show blue tones, as well as coated indigo denim that puts a different spin on the color. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 When To Use Caution While this trick works well on uncoated aluminum or stainless steel baking sheets, avoid using foil on nonstick or coated pans to prevent damage and preserve your cookware’s quality. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Verb
That fire extends to the drinks, too, with live coals coated in olive oil that is then used in the spot’s Martini. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 To create the image, the photographer would apply the photographic emulsion to a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark lacquer or enamel. Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026 Other bugs fell into the water under the bank of photovoltaic lights scattered around the lake, but mayflies coated the light posts and the lights themselves. Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026 Black soot coated the hallway’s linoleum tiles, so thick Susan Lukas could see her footprints. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 However, some parchment papers are only coated on one side of the paper. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Using a spoon lightly coated in oil and working in batches of 6–8, spoon irregular amounts of batter into pot. Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Replacing expensive gold- or platinum-coated titanium components with SS-H₂ could, by the researchers' estimate, reduce the cost of the relevant structural material by roughly 40 times! New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Drawings in metalpoint must be made on paper coated with a slightly abrasive ground, which is often tinted. Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
  • Chrome For a touch of flair, this manicure features a soft pink polish finished with an iridescent chrome sheen, giving the nails a glazed effect.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The pop of color embellished her eyes, taking center stage next to her glazed complexion and chin-length bob.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Before construction began, the lot of land was flat and covered with vegetation.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • During the breakfast event, the walls of Sarabande’s main gallery were covered with custom artwork curated by Sarabande’s House of Bandits, a retail concept that helps sell Sarabande’s artists’ work.
    Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • We're particularly taken with the collection's pet options, especially the tiny waxed jackets crafted for your pooch and the classic Barbour rain jacket reimagined as a chew toy.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude.
    Rachel Handler, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The nation is now blanketed in a patchwork of differing rules as schools struggle to figure out how to regulate generative AI chatbots.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The day before, thick smoke blanketed Spain’s third-biggest city.
    Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The three-piece set includes a quilt and two pillowcases made from a premium blend of brushed microfiber, which results in a silky-smooth, lightweight texture that provides warmth, comfort, and breathability when temperatures start to rise.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Spanx AirEssentials Brushed Full-Zip Jacket Not to be missed, this zip-up jacket — complete with an ultra-soft brushed interior and stately mock neckline — offers a more sophisticated take on travel day dressing.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • One imagines her sweeping through arched thresholds, the click-clack of heels echoing across the burnished parquet, or presiding over feasts at the baronial dining table.
    Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Olive trees, desiccated from the Xylella fastidiosa bacterial epidemic, are consumed by fire and slump to the ground in a burnished black heap.
    Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • As Russia’s ground offensive stalls, European officials warn the air war is growing more ruthless while Ukraine hits Russia’s Ust-Luga oil port and India’s leader presses publicly for an end to fighting.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The OutIn takes both pre-ground coffee and Nespresso’s original pods.
    Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Elsewhere, Hailey Bieber gave us a lesson in polished wedding guest glam, while Joey King played with the little details on the Practical Magic 2 promo tour.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Pick up a rich-looking faux-suede jacket and comfy clogs for polished outfits.
    Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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