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verb

past tense of coat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coated
Adjective
Snacky Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix This snack mix has some highlights—mini Reese’s dupes and sprinkle-coated pretzels—and some lowlights. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026 This past weekend, at the 2026 Academy Gala, Sarah Paulson wore another one of Davis’s paillette-coated dresses. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Special foils, triple silver-coated glass, and roof airflow prevent heat buildup inside the car. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026 Best Nontoxic Stainless Steel Swaps Replace an entire collection of old coated cookware in one fell swoop with this do-everything pots and pans set from Cuisinart. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 In place of a faux leather base, the bags are all now made of a sturdy canvas material with a coated canvas base. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026 The coated particles are then formed into larger fuel elements. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 The company is positioning the material for applications traditionally served by leather, synthetic leather and other coated textiles. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 The result is hair that feels coated or dull and skin that feels dry or difficult to rinse clean. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
When the cereal is almost fully coated with the marshmallow–dulce de leche mixture, add the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 They are coated with gold and parylene C, a polymer that improves biocompatibility. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Crunchy plantains are addictive as French fries, coated in lime zest and a sweet and briny shrimp-shell sofrito spice. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The property will get new landscaping, and the parking lot will be seal-coated and restriped. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Pour melted chocolate over cookie mixture; stir gently until coated. — Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026 Warhol’s Portrait of Michael Chow (1984) shows the restaurateur across two panels coated in the artist’s trademark diamond dust. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Working very quickly and using a pair of kitchen shears lightly coated in vegetable oil, cut an X in center of bread. — Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026 While Ortega doesn’t portray the character’s beliefs with that same dismissiveness, what’s supposed to be a grand act of love and sacrifice nevertheless just slides past, as though the whole movie were coated in Teflon. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
  • Bodies are by turns ethereal and disjointed, glazed and bloodied.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The large hole, covered in a thick white material that appears to be plastic, has a steep drop-off into the valley below, resembling someone trying to build an infinity pool in the middle of the forest.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Eschewing the model’s typical leather build, the luxe-leaning spin on the brand’s Air Max sneaker boot is covered in tonal black pony hair across the entirety of its upper.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 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 crowd laughed and the clip quickly blanketed the internet.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In Madrid’s central Puerta del Sol, tarpaulin tents have blanketed the square for weeks to protest rising housing costs, sparked by the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman who later died while hospitalized.
    — TERESA MEDRANO, Fortune, 20 Oct. 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
  • The dramatic roast duck sets a burnished leg against a canvas of sauce, which seems surprisingly like a standard fancy entree.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Birkin’s bag was black box, a kind of calf leather, with gilded brass hardware, fashioned in a rectangular shape with saddle stitching and a burnished flap embossed with the initials JB.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 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
  • Quarter-zip sweaters, which have soft structure, are comfy yet polished alternatives that give fall outfits cute, preppy vibes.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The slimmer fit of the denim makes the outfit look more polished, balancing the proportions of the oversized sweater.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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