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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
The collectible fan features 600-plus spot colors on coated and uncoated paper stock.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
After drawing air across MOF-coated contractors, water vapor is directly adsorbed at the molecular level.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.
—New Atlas, 3 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
Oil coated patches of sargassum seaweed and the wings of seabirds.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
At Yerord Mas it’s brined and smoked like pastrami, but also coated in the signature basturma spice blend of chaimen.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Stir brisket, barbecue sauce, and pasta into cheese mixture in skillet until evenly coated, spreading into an even layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Post then played Sunday in a contest that was coated in a thick pall.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Within this moment, coated in the sugary haze of professional success, a new home, a beautiful wife, and a growing young family warmed by the comforting glow of Christmas-time, Jackie Robinson has never been more ascendant, more complete, more American.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The surrounding torus is formed from a semicrystalline polymer that’s coated with beryllium using Physical Vapor Deposition.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
His first draft of this memoir was coated in Hollywood glitz and glamour.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Make sure to only use a non-coated, oven-safe cooling rack since the high temperatures can cause the rack to melt or release toxic fumes.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
The collectible fan features 600-plus spot colors on coated and uncoated paper stock.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
After drawing air across MOF-coated contractors, water vapor is directly adsorbed at the molecular level.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass.
—New Atlas, 3 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
Oil coated patches of sargassum seaweed and the wings of seabirds.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
It’s made from weather-resistant, heavy-duty plastic coated to look like real wood and is corrosion- and fade-resistant.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
At Yerord Mas it’s brined and smoked like pastrami, but also coated in the signature basturma spice blend of chaimen.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
As for wound care, every surgeon has their own protocols, but most recommend avoiding sun exposure and keeping the incision coated with an antibiotic ointment or a salve like Aquaphor.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Stir brisket, barbecue sauce, and pasta into cheese mixture in skillet until evenly coated, spreading into an even layer.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Post then played Sunday in a contest that was coated in a thick pall.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Within this moment, coated in the sugary haze of professional success, a new home, a beautiful wife, and a growing young family warmed by the comforting glow of Christmas-time, Jackie Robinson has never been more ascendant, more complete, more American.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The surrounding torus is formed from a semicrystalline polymer that’s coated with beryllium using Physical Vapor Deposition.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
His first draft of this memoir was coated in Hollywood glitz and glamour.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
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From 5-7 p.m., customers can score a free original glazed doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme shops nationwide.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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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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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This was barely covered by mainstream news.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 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
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People throughout the city of Pittsburgh were out taking in the sights after heavy snowfall blanketed the region on Sunday, including along South Negley Avenue where people were skiing down the road.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The winter storm that blanketed Indianapolis over the weekend is over, and now Hoosiers must dig out of the snow left behind.—
Jen Guadarrama,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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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Mango Luisa Penny Loafer The Mango Luisa Penny Loafers put a refined spin on the wardrobe classic thanks to the burnished leather and moc-toe silhouette that’s polished and effortless.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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The ground crunches on my morning walks, carpeted in burnished leaves the same colors of the hearts of flames.—
Morgan Lockhart,
PEOPLE,
29 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, season with freshly ground black pepper, and bring to a simmer.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Heap roasted turkey, bacon strips, avocado, and freshly ground black pepper on white toast.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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 1 Feb. 2026.
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