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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
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The 45 mm case looked substantial, and the coated titanium bezel felt perfectly slick.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Add cold butter; use a pastry cutter to cut butter into flour mixture until fully coated and butter is the size of peas.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 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
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
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Toss until fully coated, then mold it into a nugget shape and place it on a lined baking sheet.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The American Veterinary Medical Association said long-haired or thick-coated dogs tend to be more cold-tolerant.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
These little half-moon pastries, coated in crisp breadcrumbs, come with all sorts of fillings—shrimp, cod, and pork are the most common.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
These seed-sized pellets of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), enriched between 5% and 20%, are coated in layers of carbon and ceramic materials and formed into round pebbles.
—David Szondy
february 21, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
Shrimp gets coated with spices before it gets lightly charred on a hot grill for a few minutes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
These nails feature a milky white base with a pastel pink aura down the middle and 3D gel designs coated in silver chrome.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Swirl skillet until fully coated with butter and bacon grease.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Place a coated marshmallow and nut (if using) on the wide end of each crescent roll.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The 45 mm case looked substantial, and the coated titanium bezel felt perfectly slick.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Add cold butter; use a pastry cutter to cut butter into flour mixture until fully coated and butter is the size of peas.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Dior transformed a local events space into a sweet shop on Tuesday night, a soft pink, candy-coated world where makeup and fragrance collided.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 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
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
Verb
White fish is coated in a draft beer batter to create these crispy fillets, which can be served with fries or between bread for a convenient weekday meal.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
Toss until fully coated, then mold it into a nugget shape and place it on a lined baking sheet.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The American Veterinary Medical Association said long-haired or thick-coated dogs tend to be more cold-tolerant.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
These little half-moon pastries, coated in crisp breadcrumbs, come with all sorts of fillings—shrimp, cod, and pork are the most common.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
These seed-sized pellets of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), enriched between 5% and 20%, are coated in layers of carbon and ceramic materials and formed into round pebbles.
—David Szondy
february 21, New Atlas, 21 Feb. 2026
Shrimp gets coated with spices before it gets lightly charred on a hot grill for a few minutes.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
These nails feature a milky white base with a pastel pink aura down the middle and 3D gel designs coated in silver chrome.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Swirl skillet until fully coated with butter and bacon grease.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
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Unlike your standard airy, glazed ring, these are irregularly shaped, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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But this torus, which is a surface, looks drastically different than the outside of a glazed bakery doughnut.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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,
27 Feb. 2026
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The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.—
Henry Haselock,
TheWeek,
27 Feb. 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
Verb
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That unending query coming in the middle of a blizzard that blanketed the East Coast with mountains of snow.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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In Finland, a similar study had students observe both buildings and trees blanketed in snow, but only viewing the trees decreased negative mood states like anxiety.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His voice sounds burnished and vital, never tired.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Decked with cashmere curtains and burnished-leather bed frames, the guest rooms offer breathtaking mountain views and Western authenticity.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Store pre-ground coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and use within one to two weeks for the best flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1 bone-in, skin-on turkey breast, about 3 1/2 pounds 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature Salt (kosher preferred) and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 good-sized sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 6 large garlic cloves, peeled, crushed to flatten 1.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The service Service is polished but not stiff.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Attacks on other Gulf states Qatar and Bahrain also came under attack, piercing the kingdoms’ polished image as luxurious havens in an unstable region.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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