as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The new coating, meant to keep the waffle potato fries crispier for longer, contains pea starch, however.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
And even using a placebo spray may have had some protective effects by rinsing and coating the nasal lining.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Pumpkin ice cream is swirled with warm spices, dipped in a sweet white coating, and tucked into a crunchy cone for the perfect handheld treat.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The new coating, meant to keep the waffle potato fries crispier for longer, contains pea starch, however.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Enter this darling Dutch oven—it’s constructed with long-lasting cast-iron and finished with a triple-layer enamel coating that prevents chipping, fading, cracking, and staining with use.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
And even using a placebo spray may have had some protective effects by rinsing and coating the nasal lining.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Verb
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An example is Pure Storage with their recent report issued this month covering February 2024 through February 2025.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jac’s professional career started at ESPN, covering the NFL and contributing to Sunday NFL Countdown.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to Chouinard’s financial backing, the development was halted, the river was protected, and the surf break was preserved.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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These laws have had the backing of the retail industry and many law enforcement groups.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Large swells will produce High Surf Warning conditions along east facing shores tonight and Tuesday.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its nostrils were forward-facing, and its eyes were positioned on the sides of the skull.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In no time, volcanic ash spreads to the heavily populated capital of Tokyo, fogging up the air and blanketing buildings and vehicles.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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More of the moon jellies suddenly made their way to the sea’s surface, with hundreds of the gelatinous creatures suddenly blanketing the harbor water’s surface in an awe-inspiring sight.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Milk Chocolate Pecan Caramel Crunch comes in a light blue wrapper and is available at Whole Foods and online.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Taking butter from a charming dish at breakfast feels warmer and more intentional than peeling back the wrapper on a cold stick from the fridge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lucrative pay package would only take effect if Musk completes a series of goals in the coming years.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stepping up to the next package, the $529 Video Essentials package comes with everything in the Security Starter system and also gives you a choice of a Nest Doorbell or a Google Nest Cam.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Others argued the study’s coarse global filters undercount capacity that regional geological surveys already include, or that emerging pathways (like mineralization) could widen the envelope.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Katie meets with Jenn, her last hope for a friend on the show, with a manila envelope inside of which she’s printed out several pages from a website that employs Wendie, the polygraph tech with a Bettie Page haircut.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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Restrained plating accentuates the kaleidoscopic color and surprising flavor of each dish.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The collection is crafted in sterling silver, 14k gold plating, and mixed metal finishes, which allows for varying style combinations.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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