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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
Shimmery cool-toned eye shadow coated Harvey’s lids, while light pink blush was placed along the curve of her cheekbones by makeup artist Ty Anderson. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 The arched reception area and hotel bar are coated in at least three different types of marble. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026 Cook, stirring often and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until pasta is coated in a clingy sauce. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 The stylist loves the sulfate-free formula for detangling easily, and the way hair always feels soft afterward, not coated. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 Turbine blades are manufactured with a complicated process out of very specialized combinations of metal and coated with ceramic heat shields. — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
  • Give me a Boston Cream, a blueberry donut, a glazed donut, and leave me alone.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Bodies are by turns ethereal and disjointed, glazed and bloodied.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Veteran pilot and reporter Johnny Rowlands, who has covered Kansas City’s morning rush hour and severe weather for decades, will retire from KMBC at the end of November, the television station announced Wednesday.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The ship’s dozen elevators were also removed, in part because they were covered in grease, but also to aid in sinking the ship efficiently, by opening up a path for the air to escape.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 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
  • The atmosphere Alteño has a polished but relaxed atmosphere, with a crowd that often includes hotel guests, business travelers and downtown professionals.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The rising trend in 2026 is polished casual, such as a blazer over a tee, pleated trousers and loafers or ballet flats.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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