as in covered
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
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
Crafted with Coach’s blend of refined calf leather and signature coated canvas, the Willow Tote is durable enough to withstand everyday use while maintaining an elegant and sophisticated look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 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
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Offering 10×42 magnification with multi-coated lenses, these Smithsonian binoculars deliver crisp views of distant bird activity.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Line a sheet pan with wax or parchment paper coated with cooking spray.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
They’re also coated in the brand’s special technology that makes the pants water-, snow-, and wind-proof to make sure your legs stay dry if you get caught in the rain.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Eggplant can also be lightly coated in olive oil and herbs, then grilled until tender, or included in recipes like ratatouille and casseroles.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Toss the cucumber slices and salt in a large bowl until well coated.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Drizzle with more oil and get the wings well coated before cooking.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The landscape around him was parched and coated in a layer of pale-green mesquite, the vast horizon punctuated by oil pumps, processing tanks, and natural-gas flares.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
These pots are exactly like the ones described above, except that they have been coated in porcelain enamel in order to protect them from rusting.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Crafted with Coach’s blend of refined calf leather and signature coated canvas, the Willow Tote is durable enough to withstand everyday use while maintaining an elegant and sophisticated look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 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
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Offering 10×42 magnification with multi-coated lenses, these Smithsonian binoculars deliver crisp views of distant bird activity.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Detroit paced the Central for almost the entire season … only to trip over itself, fall down a flight of stairs coated in aioli, and land on a whoopee cushion in front of its crush.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Line a sheet pan with wax or parchment paper coated with cooking spray.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
They’re also coated in the brand’s special technology that makes the pants water-, snow-, and wind-proof to make sure your legs stay dry if you get caught in the rain.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
Eggplant can also be lightly coated in olive oil and herbs, then grilled until tender, or included in recipes like ratatouille and casseroles.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Toss the cucumber slices and salt in a large bowl until well coated.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Drizzle with more oil and get the wings well coated before cooking.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The landscape around him was parched and coated in a layer of pale-green mesquite, the vast horizon punctuated by oil pumps, processing tanks, and natural-gas flares.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
These pots are exactly like the ones described above, except that they have been coated in porcelain enamel in order to protect them from rusting.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Verb
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Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pastry — an original glazed doughnut completely coated in chocolate — was last offered July 6-7 for World Chocolate Day.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Krispy Kreme's original melt-in-your-mouth glazed donut will always get top billing on the menu.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By Sunday morning, onshore cloud cover had already blanketed much of the Sacramento Valley and western Sierra, as shown in satellite images shared by the weather service.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Because Franklin was again blanketed over the middle of the field.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Cover with waxed paper; let rise in a warm place until puffy, 20 minutes.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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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Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
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On a world that was just ground to flour by ice sheets, and then torched by absurd levels of carbon dioxide, this was a rock-weathering fever dream.—
Peter Brannen
August 28,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the Instagram video, Swift directed her Showgirl persona while sporting an oversized blazer, a black tank top, and crossover waist wide-leg jeans — three polished staples that are so smart to have on hand for fall.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The bestselling mule also got some colorful updates in polished patent.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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