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to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coated
New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Clean coated handles with soap and water, then wipe the surface with a thin layer of natural wax to preserve the shine.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
This new coated canvas comes in the historic dark brown color and four pastel shades.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Tie a loop of string around the base of the cone to create a hanger, then roll the pinecones in peanut butter until they’re thoroughly coated on all sides.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Silken versions appeared as cozy bedcoverings in Winona Ryder’s LA home (AD, May 1994) and coated walls elsewhere (AD, June 1996).
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Results were remarkable The results were remarkable, as the electrolysis cells with the coated PTL exhibited a 40% increase in current density compared to uncoated cells, thereby indicating higher hydrogen production rates.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
Oil coated patches of sargassum seaweed and the wings of seabirds.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
The Great Pyrenees is a large, thickly-coated, and immensely powerful working dog originally bred to guard livestock on the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Meet the expert Backstage at Anna Sui, models’ lashes were coated in layers of turquoise mascara, while at The Blonds, models sported dramatic, feathery falsies saturated in a shade of shocking pink.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Fabric is coated with polypyrrole and polydopamine The fabric is coated with polypyrrole and polydopamine, two polymers with contrasting optical and chemical properties.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Subtle dark patches on the lunar surface betray the presence of colossal basaltic plains, where lava flows coated vast swathes of Earth's natural satellite, before solidifying in the extreme environment of space.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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
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
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
Adjective
Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Clean coated handles with soap and water, then wipe the surface with a thin layer of natural wax to preserve the shine.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
This new coated canvas comes in the historic dark brown color and four pastel shades.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Tie a loop of string around the base of the cone to create a hanger, then roll the pinecones in peanut butter until they’re thoroughly coated on all sides.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
Silken versions appeared as cozy bedcoverings in Winona Ryder’s LA home (AD, May 1994) and coated walls elsewhere (AD, June 1996).
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
Results were remarkable The results were remarkable, as the electrolysis cells with the coated PTL exhibited a 40% increase in current density compared to uncoated cells, thereby indicating higher hydrogen production rates.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
Oil coated patches of sargassum seaweed and the wings of seabirds.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
The Great Pyrenees is a large, thickly-coated, and immensely powerful working dog originally bred to guard livestock on the snowy peaks of the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Unlike traditional cast-iron skillets, this one is coated in a black satin enamel that prevents food from sticking to the bottom, resists rust, and doesn’t require seasoning or regular upkeep.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Meet the expert Backstage at Anna Sui, models’ lashes were coated in layers of turquoise mascara, while at The Blonds, models sported dramatic, feathery falsies saturated in a shade of shocking pink.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Fabric is coated with polypyrrole and polydopamine The fabric is coated with polypyrrole and polydopamine, two polymers with contrasting optical and chemical properties.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Subtle dark patches on the lunar surface betray the presence of colossal basaltic plains, where lava flows coated vast swathes of Earth's natural satellite, before solidifying in the extreme environment of space.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 Jan. 2026
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
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
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
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The celebration included a tier of glazed donuts made from scratch with handmade birthday candles.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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In the autumn months, that could mean glazed sweetbreads with Jerusalem artichokes, venison carpaccio from the nearby Sibillini Mountains, or trout from the nearby Nera River served with beetroot and smoked butter.—
Laura May Todd,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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The oversized style is made with brushed flannel that feels oh-so-soft against skin.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 Dec. 2025
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The flannel cotton weave is designed to give the pattern a brushed, soft texture.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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The prose looks polished, charts look clean, and a single percentage point buried in the model quietly pushes the decision in a different direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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