as in covered
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
David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Wax paper is typically coated with paraffin wax, although more sustainable and compostable options may be treated with beeswax or soy wax.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Toss, toss, toss, until all the butter is coated.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Repeat process until all chocolate balls are coated.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This fuel type consists of uranium kernels coated with multiple layers of carbon and ceramic materials.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Fringed chandeliers made from agave plants hung from the ceiling, golden bananas framed the bar, a velvet maroon tone coated the room, and glamorous merriment filled the air.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Wax paper is typically coated with paraffin wax, although more sustainable and compostable options may be treated with beeswax or soy wax.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Toss, toss, toss, until all the butter is coated.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Repeat process until all chocolate balls are coated.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This fuel type consists of uranium kernels coated with multiple layers of carbon and ceramic materials.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Fringed chandeliers made from agave plants hung from the ceiling, golden bananas framed the bar, a velvet maroon tone coated the room, and glamorous merriment filled the air.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Verb
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those subsidies became more generous under the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 to ensure more Americans were covered during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Krispy Kreme and Crocs have teamed up for the first time to create limited-edition Krispy Kreme x Crocs Classic Clogs inspired by the doughnut chain's glazed doughnuts, the companies announced on July 23.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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This place has it all: Cake doughnuts, glazed doughnuts, even doughnut holes.—
CharlotteFive staff,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The winter blast continued after snowfall of up to 3 feet (90 centimeters) blanketed the Sierra Nevada earlier in the week.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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The winter blast continued after snowfall of up to 3 feet blanketed the Sierra Nevada earlier in the week.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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To best simulate this, either buy or make cold brew (coarsely ground coffee, mixed 7:1 with water, let sit at room temp for 24 hours and filter), then freeze it into ice cube trays.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025
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Eddie Merlot’s: From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., get Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger, made from ground fresh filet, New York strip & ribeye steak, for $15. Kroger: Get a Private Selection 6-pack of Angus beef chuck patties for $6.99.—
Mike Snider,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Also, the Rams’ offense was far more polished than that of the Lions or Saints.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
17 Aug. 2025
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The app is pretty polished, but serves more as a means of advertising Navee products than customizing your ride.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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