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verb

past tense of coat

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Recent Examples of coated
Adjective
It would be surrounded by an 8-foot-tall, coated aluminum fence and would have a storage container and a battery supply for the drones. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The Outranger also carries a 255-L aluminum cargo box on the tongue and a Raptor-coated mounting panel on the left side of travel built to carry accessories like recovery boards and Rotopax canisters. New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026 Glazed, painted, or coated cookware that was designed to hold food should be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026 The mill has also added new indigo colors including browns and grays that wash down to show blue tones, as well as coated indigo denim that puts a different spin on the color. Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 When To Use Caution While this trick works well on uncoated aluminum or stainless steel baking sheets, avoid using foil on nonstick or coated pans to prevent damage and preserve your cookware’s quality. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Double-coated and curly breeds take longer and use more product. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 Farage will hope the by-election will return him to parliament all but unopposed, his mandate renewed and his image as a man of the people capable of taking on the system, more Teflon-coated than ever. Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Verb
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour until well coated on both sides, shaking off any excess. ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 To help out with that legibility, the hour and minutes hands are coated in Super-LumiNova, alongside touches of white lacquer in the 30-minute counter and the small second hand. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 Toss chilled Poached Shrimp with 1/2 cup Remoulade Sauce until evenly coated. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Last year’s winner was the Crab and Mozzarella Arancini, which included Maryland blue crab meat, white rice with herbs and mozzarella coated in Italian breadcrumbs, served with marinara sauce. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 The custom mirror has a frame coated in ottchil, Korean lacquer. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 This material can be coated with a proprietary glaze called EverClean, which incorporates silver into the mix. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Combine ham, turkey, cheese, and pickles in a large bowl; add dressing and mix until well coated. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Today, various combinations are packed into cardboard spheres or cylinders—shells—along with fuses coated in a flammable slurry, then sealed inside kraft paper and shot from fibreglass mortars. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
  • 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
  • The pop of color embellished her eyes, taking center stage next to her glazed complexion and chin-length bob.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • The one that looked like it was covered with giant farfalle pasta bows?
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Before-and-after images aired by state broadcaster China Central Television showed a multistory building and more than a dozen vehicles covered in mud.
    Shristi Kafle, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • The waxed, slightly distressed exterior does a solid job of hiding scuffs and offers enough water resistance to handle light rain without issue.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Below me a narrow path winds through muddy rice paddies like a snake and disappears into a horizon blanketed by dense fog.
    Marisol Delarosa, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In this camp, Moss has blanketed Denver’s receivers while playing with clean technique.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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
  • One imagines her sweeping through arched thresholds, the click-clack of heels echoing across the burnished parquet, or presiding over feasts at the baronial dining table.
    Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Olive trees, desiccated from the Xylella fastidiosa bacterial epidemic, are consumed by fire and slump to the ground in a burnished black heap.
    Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • The OutIn takes both pre-ground coffee and Nespresso’s original pods.
    Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Collins also enters the general election campaign with a ground-game network that was the envy of his GOP rivals.
    Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Adjective
  • Educators should remember that a polished demonstration is not proof of better learning.
    Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more lightweight tops from Amazon’s fashion department, including work blouses, polished T-shirts, and more.
    Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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