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adjective

as in glazed

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verb

past tense of coat

as in covered

to form a layer over thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon

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Adjective

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 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

Verb

Remove from heat, and add cereal mixture; fold gently until evenly coated. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026 The Moon may not be coated by miles-deep quicksand, but it is covered with countless microscopic knives. — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026 By seven, half an inch of sand coated the tent floor, and whitecaps marched down the river. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 Even the best food storage containers for pets won’t protect a fresh bag of kibble if the inside is still coated in residue from the last one. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026 The resulting design starts with aluminum cabinetry powder-coated in buyer's color selection and embellished with bamboo trim throughout. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026 In a large bowl, mix the salt and chocolate with the Rice Krispies until fully coated. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 The top of the array is coated with a transparent light-absorbing layer of organic material that transforms the incoming light into electric charge. — Tereza Pultarova, IEEE Spectrum, 7 July 2026 The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has coated thousands of feet of rail with reflective white paint to reduce heat absorption and lower the risk of tracks warping as temperatures soar. — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated

Adjective

Stainless steel and glazed ceramic bowls also tend to be easier to keep clean than scratched plastic bowls, which can trap bacteria in small grooves over time.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 10 June 2026
That's right, toasty makeup and cloud lips are still on trend for summer, with a focus on skin that's not too glassy or glazed but still packs a healthy glow.

— Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 June 2026

Definition of glazed

Verb

The European Commission adopted the Delegated Act, which updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the EUDR, while the Implementing Act outlines the information system for submitting due diligence statements and simplified declarations.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
The bolts attaching this structure to the bottom of the spacecraft were then covered by plugs protecting them from the friction of re-entry.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of covered

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

Definition of waxed

Verb

Large sections of the ceiling were destroyed, blackened and charred, while the floor and tables below, some still with beer bottles on them, were blanketed in ash and debris.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
The spill, the nation’s largest onshore crude pipeline accident in nine years, blanketed a rural creek, harmed or killed more than 2,700 animals and triggered new restoration projects in the state.

— John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of blanketed

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

Definition of brushed

Adjective

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
The burnished shade is chic and head-turning, an ideal choice for those who prefer to stand out— seemingly without any effort.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026

Definition of burnished

Adjective

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
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

Definition of ground

Adjective

Earthy textiles, polished cement, and wicker accents make for a soothing blend.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
The light-hearted takedown of Rooney this week is another episode at odds with the outwardly polished approach of the elite footballers.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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