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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
Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Shoppers now see cookware labeled PFAS-free, PTFE-free, PFOA-free, ceramic-coated and non-toxic without always understanding the differences between those terms.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This is a far more advanced and valuable product that requires graphite to be purified, shaped, coated, and graphitized before it can be used inside batteries.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Red-coated soldiers, stiff and solemn, called out orders in English.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The problem is that an incoming warhead could reach a speed of 15,000 miles an hour, and in the weightless environment of space it could be accompanied by coated balloons that would be indistinguishable from an actual warhead.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Once ceramic-coated cookware develops scratches, peeling, rough spots or flaking, it should be replaced.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
When Rob Mango moved into a loft on Duane Street in 1977, his neighbors were Richard Serra and dairy-and-egg wholesalers with warehouse floors coated in yolks and grime.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 June 2026
The bones also were coated with a light layer of minerals from the surrounding seawater, which may have prevented them from degrading.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Stir until all of the pasta is fully coated with dressing.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Once the inside of the glass is duly coated with crème de violette, invert entirely to discard excess.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Next, mosquitoes were given a choice between two human hands − one untreated and one coated with DEET at normal concentrations.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Bathrooms are coated with marble and feature a tub and shower, both stocked with Diptyque toiletries in pump bottles and bath salts with loofahs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Veeze’s signature rapping voice, which sounds like his vocal cords are coated in phlegm and cough syrup, is increasingly versatile, despite the sometimes half-asleep delivery.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Add the dressing, cabbage and half of the scallions, cilantro and cashews (if using) to the bowl with the rice and toss until everything is well coated in the dressing.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
Shoppers now see cookware labeled PFAS-free, PTFE-free, PFOA-free, ceramic-coated and non-toxic without always understanding the differences between those terms.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The only caveat is that ceramic-coated cookware, like Teflon, isn’t designed for high-heat and degrades over time.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
This is a far more advanced and valuable product that requires graphite to be purified, shaped, coated, and graphitized before it can be used inside batteries.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Red-coated soldiers, stiff and solemn, called out orders in English.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The problem is that an incoming warhead could reach a speed of 15,000 miles an hour, and in the weightless environment of space it could be accompanied by coated balloons that would be indistinguishable from an actual warhead.
—William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Once ceramic-coated cookware develops scratches, peeling, rough spots or flaking, it should be replaced.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Verb
Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
When Rob Mango moved into a loft on Duane Street in 1977, his neighbors were Richard Serra and dairy-and-egg wholesalers with warehouse floors coated in yolks and grime.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 10 June 2026
The bones also were coated with a light layer of minerals from the surrounding seawater, which may have prevented them from degrading.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Stir until all of the pasta is fully coated with dressing.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Once the inside of the glass is duly coated with crème de violette, invert entirely to discard excess.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Next, mosquitoes were given a choice between two human hands − one untreated and one coated with DEET at normal concentrations.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Bathrooms are coated with marble and feature a tub and shower, both stocked with Diptyque toiletries in pump bottles and bath salts with loofahs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Veeze’s signature rapping voice, which sounds like his vocal cords are coated in phlegm and cough syrup, is increasingly versatile, despite the sometimes half-asleep delivery.
—Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
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The glazed donut manicure is the ultimate clean-girl finish—sheer, glossy, and subtly luminous (thank you, Hailey Bieber and Zola Ganzorigt).—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At the time, the medication was covered by her health insurance.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The changes to reviews for children's care will apply to people who are covered by UnitedHealthcare's private insurance and Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for low income families and some with disabilities.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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The care that Rush put into its Fifty Something Tour was evident from the moment the lights dropped and a slick video depicting a haunted retirement home blanketed the screens surrounding the stage.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The city’s Yaletown district has been blanketed with ‘Beautiful Game’ murals along walls and patios, showing the game’s most iconic moments from soccer stars legends like Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Canada’s Alphonso Davies.—
Paula Newton,
CNN Money,
6 June 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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Unlike traditional cheesecake, which is baked low and slow in a water bath for a smooth, dense finish, Basque cheesecake embraces rustic charm with a burnished top, cracks and all.—
Amisha Gurbani,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Instead of needing to overcome the one-time stigma of tiny Gonzaga, Lloyd enjoyed a burnished reputation, having spent so much time with inarguably one of the standard bearers of the sport.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The Seleção has found a highly polished style of play that carried it to the 2025 UEFA Nations League title.—
Esteban Campanela,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Style this blouse with wide-leg pants for dinner reservations, historical site visits, theater outings, or any occasion that calls for a more polished dress code.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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