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verb

past tense of coat

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Recent Examples of coated
Adjective
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 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 Tabby coated cats have a distinctive 'M'-shaped mark on their foreheads. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The coated canvas is super durable and will only get better with age. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026 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. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
Verb
Toss well, adding noodle water one splash at a time, until the sauce is creamy and everything is coated evenly. ABC News, 10 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 The wings in the ad appeared to be heavily coated in a thick, dark sauce, and some of the pieces didn’t clearly resemble drums or flats. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 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 The opposite surface is hydrophobic and incorporates copper oxide nanoparticles coated with a carbon shell, which are embedded within a nanofiber layer. Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Pour Cowboy Ranch over salad as desired; gently toss until evenly coated. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 It's topped with cream cheese frosting, coated in a spicy cheese crisp streusel and finished with crunchy spicy cheese crisps and a fresh lime wedge. Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 They’re made of a breathable, UPF 50+ recycled nylon and spandex blend coated with durable water repellent. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 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
  • Others munched on popcorn and hot dogs covered with sweet corn relish and corn-bacon jam in anticipation of the game.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Insurance coverage for the new vaccine In the absence of a recommendation from the CDC’s vaccine advisers, there also remains uncertainty around whether Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine will be covered by insurance.
    Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 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
  • Each fall vast portions of the country are blanketed with palettes of colorful foliage beckoning leaf peepers to come enjoy the dazzling displays.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Snow blanketed Dunedin, the South Island’s second-largest city, prompting police to urge residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary because of icy roads.
    Reuters, NBC news, 5 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
  • 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
  • Colloidal oatmeal is made from ground whole oats, which creates a powdery texture, to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis flares.
    Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • Summering in the Hamptons calls for an even more laidback approach, while always looking polished and put together.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Made to look like a stylish romper when the shirt is tucked in, this two-piece set is relaxed and laid-back but still polished and put-together.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026

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

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