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
Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Pearls are fairly easy to swallow and do away with the outer coating of gelatin or cellulose capsules.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
So Hicks would hop in his truck and turn the ignition, coating Dobbins’ cuts in the soft glow of purring Ford F-150 headlights.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
State lawmakers are considering a bill to prohibit the release of 10 or more Mylar balloons, which have a foil-like, metallic coating that acts as a conductor when caught in a power line, creating a short circuit.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Pearls are fairly easy to swallow and do away with the outer coating of gelatin or cellulose capsules.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Bee's Wrap Reusable Beeswax Food Wraps 3-Pack Another easy kitchen swap for plastic wrap is beeswax wraps, which are made by coating cotton with beeswax.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
So Hicks would hop in his truck and turn the ignition, coating Dobbins’ cuts in the soft glow of purring Ford F-150 headlights.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
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Welcome to Path to Playoff, the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Turnstile bassist Franz Lyons can also be seen covering his eyes and running towards the back of the stage.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studios brands under backing from Oaktree Capital Management, looks to expand its footprint across streaming platforms and international markets with its library of more than 70,000 titles.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Now, without Seidler’s backing and with Preller nearing the final year of his contract, the consequences of a possible early-round postseason exit remain to be seen.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The skies opened into sheeting rain as the minister gave his greeting; this was followed by thunder and an explosion of lightning.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Southern facing beaches in Massachusetts, like Horseneck Beach, will likely have some large waves and dangerous rip currents too, Dooley said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Local immigration attorney Vinesh Patel said the building is split into a front-facing, public office meant for immigration check-ins and a rear secure area to temporarily hold detainees.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Creeping Phlox Perfect for blanketing the ground between perennials, creeping phlox (Phlox subulata) flowers profusely in early spring.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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While oversized leather bomber jackets and trench coats continue to dominate fall trend reports, more voluminous, blanketing silhouettes will surely gain momentum as temperatures begin to plummet.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While carrying Chico in her arms, the owner found none other than the empty wrapper from some delicious Reese’s Cup.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Touch is a 5 gum wrapper with an authentic kiss print from one of the girls.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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To fill the traditionally empty weeks after Labor Day, Disney rolled out aggressive deals, including an $89-per-day three-park ticket that excludes Magic Kingdom, 50% off children's tickets and the return of free dining for certain dates and packages, according to multiple Disney blogs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once defined by school bus-sized behemoths, the class has evolved to include vehicles that combine plush comfort, forward-thinking tech, and top-notch performance into a single convenient package.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
2 Oct. 2025
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Harris English was Bradley’s choice, a fact that wouldn’t have been revealed had Hovland been fit to play; the envelope containing that secret would’ve been burned in a firepit.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The comedic cross-country car film, which rescued the reputation of the envelope-pushing company after back-to-back duds National Lampoon's Movie Madness and National Lampoon's Class Reunion, represented a kind of maturation for the brand.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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