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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
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Add the dressing, cabbage and half of the scallions, cilantro and cashews (if using) to the bowl with the rice and toss until everything is well coated in the dressing.
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Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Shoppers now see cookware labeled PFAS-free, PTFE-free, PFOA-free, ceramic-coated and non-toxic without always understanding the differences between those terms.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.
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Ryan Brennan
june 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
This is a far more advanced and valuable product that requires graphite to be purified, shaped, coated, and graphitized before it can be used inside batteries.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
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Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Red-coated soldiers, stiff and solemn, called out orders in English.
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Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
The problem is that an incoming warhead could reach a speed of 15,000 miles an hour, and in the weightless environment of space it could be accompanied by coated balloons that would be indistinguishable from an actual warhead.
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William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Everything’s not coated in stucco anymore.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 June 2026
Even her skinny brows were undercut by an iridescent highlight, and her body was coated in oil.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
That would include an examination of the pool’s pH levels, as well as investigations into whether there were mistakes made in preparing the surface to be coated and whether an improper material was selected, among many other variables.
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Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Her hair, once again, was styled in a beautiful updo that gains volume at the back, while her lashes are coated in a rich, deep black.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Give it a beat to start melting, then stir until the cheese is fully melted and the meat is evenly coated.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The bones also were coated with a light layer of minerals from the surrounding seawater, which may have prevented them from degrading.
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Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
Putting NorthPaw to the test The app was naturally appealing to me, as the owner of a thick-coated black lab in sweaty Austin, Texas.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Add the dressing, cabbage and half of the scallions, cilantro and cashews (if using) to the bowl with the rice and toss until everything is well coated in the dressing.
—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Shoppers now see cookware labeled PFAS-free, PTFE-free, PFOA-free, ceramic-coated and non-toxic without always understanding the differences between those terms.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.
—
Ryan Brennan
june 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
This is a far more advanced and valuable product that requires graphite to be purified, shaped, coated, and graphitized before it can be used inside batteries.
—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Red-coated soldiers, stiff and solemn, called out orders in English.
—
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
The problem is that an incoming warhead could reach a speed of 15,000 miles an hour, and in the weightless environment of space it could be accompanied by coated balloons that would be indistinguishable from an actual warhead.
—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
The chairs are crafted from weather-resistant PE rattan and powder-coated steel that stand up to harsh UV rays, rain, and other outdoor elements.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Everything’s not coated in stucco anymore.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 June 2026
Even her skinny brows were undercut by an iridescent highlight, and her body was coated in oil.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
That would include an examination of the pool’s pH levels, as well as investigations into whether there were mistakes made in preparing the surface to be coated and whether an improper material was selected, among many other variables.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 June 2026
Her hair, once again, was styled in a beautiful updo that gains volume at the back, while her lashes are coated in a rich, deep black.
—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Give it a beat to start melting, then stir until the cheese is fully melted and the meat is evenly coated.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
The bones also were coated with a light layer of minerals from the surrounding seawater, which may have prevented them from degrading.
—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
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The glazed donut manicure is the ultimate clean-girl finish—sheer, glossy, and subtly luminous (thank you, Hailey Bieber and Zola Ganzorigt).
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The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.
Verb
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.
Adjective
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When asked about their initial reaction to being asked to serve on the jury, most waxed poetic about art and film and gratitude.
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The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
Verb
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In Tennessee, a pickup truck carrying about 1 million bees overturned near Knoxville in April, unleashing a swarm that blanketed the crash scene.
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Mount Vesuvius’ eruption blanketed Pompeii and nearby Herculaneum in ash and pumice (a porous volcanic glass), preserving the infamous tragedy and its victims in astounding detail.
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.
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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.
Adjective
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The burnished shade is chic and head-turning, an ideal choice for those who prefer to stand out— seemingly without any effort.
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Unlike traditional cheesecake, which is baked low and slow in a water bath for a smooth, dense finish, Basque cheesecake embraces rustic charm with a burnished top, cracks and all.
Adjective
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CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.
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That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?
Adjective
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For a non-stuffy button-down shirt like Kidman’s, this linen option nicely balances a relaxed yet polished look.
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The plan is to keep the AGI code open while selling polished products on top of it, with the blockchain hidden from view.
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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