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verb

past tense of coat

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Recent Examples of coated
Adjective
The study’s first author is doctoral researcher Kevin Velasquez, who tested the coated cathodes using coin cells commonly used in low-power electronics such as watches and calculators. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026 Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026 Coach’s West Pack is designed with a mix of signature coated canvas, smooth calf leather, and a suede varsity stripe that adds a sporty and trendy touch to the simple black color scheme. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 This version made in smooth black leather with the Gucci Web trim and the GG emblem in gold is one of many variations of the Giglio tote, which also comes in coated fabric, canvas, denim and more. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Place a coated marshmallow and nut (if using) on the wide end of each crescent roll. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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 Andrade and her team synthesized and coated iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles with bioactive glass. New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
The formula is richer than a typical lotion thanks to shea butter, but it’s designed to absorb gradually overnight rather than leaving skin feeling coated. Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026 The shrimp were tender with a little char, coated in a garlic chili glaze that added a mild kick without being overwhelming. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026 Batons of Chinese eggplant are coated in cornmeal before frying. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026 Embrace the joy of eating outside again with a porchside dinner featuring salmon coated with a glossy Dijon mustard and maple syrup glaze. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Everything—from the squat, one-story structure to the station wagon parked outside—had been coated in the same uneven layer of white paint, as if someone had tried, hurriedly, to erase it from the landscape. Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026 The structured strapless red number was coated in velvet and featured an thigh slit and an elegant train. Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 The talent of cinematographer Colm Hogan maintains every object and Scott legible to the eye during this extended passage where everything appears coated in gray hues. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026 The wood jambs supporting your front and back entryways can quickly get coated with pollen during springtime, and mowing and raking the lawn kicks up dust and dirt that settles along the frame. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
  • The light-catching final result puts an frosty twist on the glazed donut nail trend.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Ganzorigt opts for heart decals made with OPI’s Big Apple Red to line the tip of the nail for the top arch and a glazed donut base.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Thompson and Allen covered the net in all three games.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Superstorm Sandy, which in 2012 flooded New York City and neighbors, had tropical storm-force winds that covered an area nearly one-fifth the area of the contiguous United States.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.
    Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • One night in early March, an Iranian writer and dissident climbed to the roof of his apartment building, in Tehran, to marvel at a towering inferno that had blanketed the sky in smoke.
    Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Slopes that were once blanketed in deep snow are now showing large patches of bare ground, with only limited terrain still skiable.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 20 Mar. 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
  • Stock up on lumbar and throw pillows with geometric motifs and flannel and denim bedding, burnished brass, and suede elements.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • His voice sounds burnished and vital, never tired.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • According to the rules, the dough must be made with 00 flour (a finely ground style of wheat flour), natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water, no more, no less.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • K-pop performers are often remarked for their polished choreography and technically impressive concerts.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
  • In the meantime, a polished proposal to a client can anchor your momentum and open a fresh path to success.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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