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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Red-coated soldiers, stiff and solemn, called out orders in English.
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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.
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William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Dust coated coastal communities.
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Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
David Oscarson America the Beautiful Pens American pen maker David Oscarson is presenting the America the Beautiful pen collection, meticulously engraved and coated with hot enamel.
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Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
One by one, daring participants dash across a 45-foot horizontal telephone pole that's coated in grease, attempting to capture a flag at the end of it.
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Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Pour over pasta mixture and stir to combine until well coated.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The chain specializes in chicken marinated and coated in the peri-peri sauce, along with fries and sides.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Everything’s not coated in stucco anymore.
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Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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.
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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
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
Verb
Add chicken, pineapple, pecans, celery, and scallions; fold until evenly coated.
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Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Dust coated coastal communities.
—
Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
David Oscarson America the Beautiful Pens American pen maker David Oscarson is presenting the America the Beautiful pen collection, meticulously engraved and coated with hot enamel.
—
Nancy Olson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
One by one, daring participants dash across a 45-foot horizontal telephone pole that's coated in grease, attempting to capture a flag at the end of it.
—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Pour over pasta mixture and stir to combine until well coated.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The chain specializes in chicken marinated and coated in the peri-peri sauce, along with fries and sides.
—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Each nail is coated in pink chrome powder that flashes a beetle-like green in the light.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Everything’s not coated in stucco anymore.
—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Adjective
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Evidence markers covered at least three shell casings in the road near the cars.
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The hot dog is covered like a pillow in a pillowcase.
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.
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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.
Verb
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Those warnings blanketed about three-quarters of the country at the peak of the heat wave.
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That weekend, a duck’s carcass had been discovered floating in the pool, which had been blanketed in algae.
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.
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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.
Adjective
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The burnished shade is chic and head-turning, an ideal choice for those who prefer to stand out— seemingly without any effort.
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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.
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.
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That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?
Adjective
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Even polished staples are getting warm-weather refresh, with Bermuda shorts and sporty track pants stepping in as versatile alternatives to more traditional styles.
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Nothing about the place feels polished.
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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