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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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
This version made in smooth black leather with the Gucci Web trim and the GG emblem in gold is one of many variations of the Giglio tote, which also comes in coated fabric, canvas, denim and more.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Place a coated marshmallow and nut (if using) on the wide end of each crescent roll.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The collectible fan features 600-plus spot colors on coated and uncoated paper stock.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The combination of beef and broccoli coated in a thick, glossy hoisin-soy sauce has been riffed on countless ways, but this version keeps the old-school flavors intact while handing off the work to modern kitchen helpers.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
The talent of cinematographer Colm Hogan maintains every object and Scott legible to the eye during this extended passage where everything appears coated in gray hues.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Plain white houses where every room is coated in the same ho-hum shade lacks interest.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The signature Hula pie, featuring macadamia nut ice cream coated with an outer chocolate crust and drizzled with chocolate fudge, will return to the dessert menu.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Some of the dust particles reached the ground as rain and coated the surface with a brown colored residue.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Pour ¾ cup sauce over shredded beef, and toss until coated.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The study’s first author is doctoral researcher Kevin Velasquez, who tested the coated cathodes using coin cells commonly used in low-power electronics such as watches and calculators.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
This version made in smooth black leather with the Gucci Web trim and the GG emblem in gold is one of many variations of the Giglio tote, which also comes in coated fabric, canvas, denim and more.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Place a coated marshmallow and nut (if using) on the wide end of each crescent roll.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
The collectible fan features 600-plus spot colors on coated and uncoated paper stock.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
The structured strapless red number was coated in velvet and featured an thigh slit and an elegant train.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The combination of beef and broccoli coated in a thick, glossy hoisin-soy sauce has been riffed on countless ways, but this version keeps the old-school flavors intact while handing off the work to modern kitchen helpers.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
The talent of cinematographer Colm Hogan maintains every object and Scott legible to the eye during this extended passage where everything appears coated in gray hues.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Plain white houses where every room is coated in the same ho-hum shade lacks interest.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The signature Hula pie, featuring macadamia nut ice cream coated with an outer chocolate crust and drizzled with chocolate fudge, will return to the dessert menu.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Some of the dust particles reached the ground as rain and coated the surface with a brown colored residue.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Pour ¾ cup sauce over shredded beef, and toss until coated.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
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The light-catching final result puts an frosty twist on the glazed donut nail trend.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ganzorigt opts for heart decals made with OPI’s Big Apple Red to line the tip of the nail for the top arch and a glazed donut base.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thompson and Allen covered the net in all three games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Superstorm Sandy, which in 2012 flooded New York City and neighbors, had tropical storm-force winds that covered an area nearly one-fifth the area of the contiguous United States.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 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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Parts of the upper Midwest are blanketed in more than two feet of snow, with flakes still falling.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
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Severe weather watches, warnings and alerts blanketed the middle of the country as forecasters warned of blizzard-like conditions and thunderstorms.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Stock up on lumbar and throw pillows with geometric motifs and flannel and denim bedding, burnished brass, and suede elements.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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His voice sounds burnished and vital, never tired.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to the rules, the dough must be made with 00 flour (a finely ground style of wheat flour), natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water, no more, no less.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Store pre-ground coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and use within one to two weeks for the best flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sticking to a cotton-candy sky color palette (think blush, baby blue, and hints of lavender), the look feels equal parts playful and polished.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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These wide-leg trousers look equally polished at dinner or while exploring museums, but feel comfortable enough for all-day wear.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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