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verb

past tense of coat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coated
Adjective
Make sure the bread cubes are well coated with the liquid. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025 The texture is lightweight yet deeply conditioning, leaving hair soft and smooth without that heavy, coated feel. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025 The TrailSeekers come with high-quality BaK-4 glass and multi-coated optics, as well as waterproofing and nitrogen purging, making these binoculars usable in all manner of weather conditions. Rich Owen, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025 The streusel is a brown-sugar coated and chewy, toasted coconut and crunchy pecan mixture that adds a ton of texture to every bite. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters. Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025 Coat plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray and place, coated side down, over dough. Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 Let mixer run until butter is broken down into smaller, flour-coated pieces about the size of a pea, about 1 minute. Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025 Made in Italy like his suitcase, the bag is made from coated canvas and is designed as a weekend bag, perfect for four days in Brazil. Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
Each branch is fully coated for a realistic look of snow, and shoppers say the flocking won’t shed throughout the season. Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025 Drizzle salad with 1/4 cup of the Dressing and toss again until evenly coated. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 Some capsules are coated to prevent the supplement from breaking down in the stomach. Merve Ceylan, Health, 7 Nov. 2025 Odors persist, surfaces are coated, and treatment traces can accumulate in the areas where families reside and pets roam. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Just make sure they’re not coated in sugar. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025 Add the ravioli and ¼ cup pasta cooking water and stir until the sauce is creamy and the ravioli are coated. CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025 Reduce the heat to medium-high and pour in the hoisin mixture, stirring constantly until the beef is fully coated in sauce, about 1 minute. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish. David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
  • Use Brown Sugar Ham Glaze to make glazed carrots memorable or for a classic main dish.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Spooky Sprinkle doughnut: Original glazed doughnut dipped in green icing and topped with Halloween sprinkles.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.
    Questlove, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
    Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Flamingo’s Wax Strips make the process simple, with super sticky, pre-waxed strips that lift hair from the root.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Supporters blanketed television in political ads, tapping former President Barack Obama and other party stars to urge Californians to vote yes in spots that aired during the World Series.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Greenpeace’s final stop on its island tour this year was Rongelap Atoll, which was blanketed by ash from the Castle Bravo test on Bikini, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) to the northwest.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The space features details in burnished brass and canaletto walnut, which are intended to complement the Luxury Leisurewear offering.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Cold Brew Coffee Made from a mixture of coarsely ground coffee and room-temperature or cooler water, cold-brew coffee is a refreshing alternative to hot coffee.
    Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This white alabaster, while far from a traditional menorah, offers the sort of sophistication that suits other polished holiday decorations perfectly.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Clark’s delivery was confident, polished and emotionally resonant — drawing clear comparisons to early-2000s country stars while asserting her place as a rising voice in the genre.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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