as in to cover
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coat
PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
The teenager freed herself from her coat and ran, prosecutors said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
To start, the team gathered fresh onions from local vendors, cut them into halves or quarters, then coated them in black spray paint.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Noun
That's not to say that nothing has changed, and Oblivion Remastered's new coat of paint comes with art direction shifts that may not resonate with fans of the original.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
The teenager freed herself from her coat and ran, prosecutors said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Grip design The best handles are strong and coated with rubber or foam.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
To start, the team gathered fresh onions from local vendors, cut them into halves or quarters, then coated them in black spray paint.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat
Noun
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Using natural sheep's wool and weaving the fabric by hand on traditional looms in the Carpathian Mountains, the coat was a labor of love.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Additionally, Merino wool resists odors far better than synthetic fabrics, which is a huge advantage when laundry facilities are limited.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Matt previously spent several years covering Palace matches for the South London Press and contributing to other publications as a freelance writer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Charlotte Observer Chase Jordan is a business reporter for The Charlotte Observer, and has nearly a decade of experience covering news in North Carolina.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Even tucked in a cover, your duvet is exposed to particles of skin, dust, oil, sweat, pet hair, and more, requiring just as much attention in your cleaning routine as other bedding and linens.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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None of Chandler's DNA was found at the murder scene, nor were any fibers found from her clothing, or any of her hair.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Wi-Fi Mesh Deals The TP-Link Deco X20 is a quick and easy way to blanket your whole house in Wi-Fi without spending a fortune, especially with today's $40 discount.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Companies sent fewer executives to scout for movies, restaurants seemed less packed and the massive banners that usually blanket the Croisette were never unfurled.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Verb
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However, a more rounded spout may tend to drip or sheet out the liquid in a wider stream than expected.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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But Maduro’s numbers have been widely discredited by both domestic and international observers, based on both polling prior to the election and tally sheets the opposition was able to recover from voting machines before Maduro’s forces shut down the count.—
Rafael Bernal,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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