as in glazed
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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
Verb
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
Adjective
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On June 13, guests can get a baker's dozen for the price of 12 or opt for a free glazed doughnut with any purchase.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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How to get a Krispy Kreme graduation deal To receive a free three-pack of original glazed doughnuts, graduates must wear their Class of 2025 cap and gown or other senior year attire to a Krispy Kreme location on May 28.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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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
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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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Key Takeaways Matcha is a green tea that is finely ground into a powder and mixed with hot water.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
18 June 2025
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Teller, was a strong proponent of above ground nuclear testing to keep up with the Soviet Union, a goal that for him outweighed any potential risks to human health.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Related Story For a more elevated aesthetic, Dotto notes they can also be worn raw or given a light wash to evoke the polished sophistication of formalwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 June 2025
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There’s also concern that kids are becoming self-conscious earlier, pressured to present a polished image both on and offline.—
Dia Gallo,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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