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
Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Roll-to-roll coating methods are preferred in industry because the coatings are applied continuously to large rolls of a substrate material, such as paper or other biodegradable plastics.
—J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
But instead of simply coating the offending area with air freshener or lighting a candle to mask the odor, learn how to address unwanted smells at the source.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The campaign provides a chance to dip cones for $1 charge in hard-shell coating flavors, such as chocolate, cherry, or butterscotch.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Roll-to-roll coating methods are preferred in industry because the coatings are applied continuously to large rolls of a substrate material, such as paper or other biodegradable plastics.
—J. Carson Meredith, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
While standard cast iron typically requires seasoning to both preserve and maintain its quality and help prevent food from sticking, this cast iron is equipped with a black matte satin interior enamel coating that’s made to resist cracking, chipping, and staining.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
But instead of simply coating the offending area with air freshener or lighting a candle to mask the odor, learn how to address unwanted smells at the source.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Noun
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Lurie’s steadfast backing of Hurts is notable given its timing.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Support comes in different forms, from people purchasing books to others simply offering encouragement or financial backing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Combined, the payouts to the two Brooklyn exonerees — covering a collective 40-plus years behind bars — were less than what Chicago would end up paying for Sierra’s 22 years’ imprisonment.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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With the base loaded and one out, Los Alamitos popped up a bunt that third baseman Kimmie McDonnell snagged and alertly tossed to shortstop Mazzotti covering third base for an inning-ending double play.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But workers in lower-skilled, customer-facing, or physically demanding roles—delivery drivers, construction workers, care workers, retail staff—face a fundamentally different reality.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The high surf will batter the north-facing shorelines, as well as west Maui and some parts of eastern Oahu.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That weather — sheeting rain and biting cold — hadn’t looked so ideal seven minutes in when Nordi Mukiele slipped.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Dec. 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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An empty popcorn bag still sat on the teen's bed beside an Uncrustable PB&J wrapper.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Press the dumpling wrapper down gently with fingers so it is submerged in the liquid.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the rainy winter and early spring months, otherworldly photos of the park make the rounds online, showing brilliant yellow, pink, and purple blooms carpeting an otherwise lunar landscape.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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The landscape is different here, with yellow and pale green grasses carpeting the foothills and peaks that are still capped with snow even in the warmth of September.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2023
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Full season, half season and quarter season packages are available.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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New subscribers can purchase subscription packages in early summer, and single tickets will go on sale sometime after that.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Spring is officially in the air in North Carolina, as marked by the yellowish-green pollen that has begun blanketing everything from cars to patio furniture.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Palisades and Eaton fires burned more than 40,000 acres and destroyed at least 12,000 buildings, blanketing the ocean in ash for up to 100 miles offshore.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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