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
Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
But since towels are designed to absorb moisture, this coating actually works against you.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
The invention of coating the tip of a stick with sulfur first appeared in English markets in 1829.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
This coating pairs well with the screen’s high brightness to combat overcast outdoor lighting, but direct sunlight will likely still be too much for this display to fight off.
—Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
But since towels are designed to absorb moisture, this coating actually works against you.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Serve the ingredients in a bowl instead of forming and coating a cheese ball.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
The invention of coating the tip of a stick with sulfur first appeared in English markets in 1829.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Noun
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Harris entered the race with a $4 million backing, according to FEC filings, a staggering amount compared to his competitors.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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At the end of February, OpenAI announced a $110 funding round, with backing from Amazon and Nvidia, among others.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The trumpet creeper climbs by aerial roots to heights of 30 to 40 feet and will grow in the most challenging spots, covering an ugly wall, fence, or other structure in one growing season.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Taking a job with the post office to support his growing family, Mosley in the 1950s worked side gigs writing for the Pittsburgh Courier and for the magazines Ebony, Sepia, and Jet, covering jazz and sports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The potential energy generation facing delays is the equivalent of 59 traditional nuclear reactors, enough to power more than 44 million homes simultaneously.—
Mark Chediak,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Christianity became outward-facing, carrying biblical values to the nations.—
Calev Myers,
New York Daily News,
9 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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Apptronik wasn't a software wrapper.—
Ravin Gandhi,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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While under the care of a pet sitter, Chai ingested a piece of plastic from a food wrapper.—
Ryan Brennan
March 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 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
Noun
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The group inside the building ransacked the furniture and at least one person appeared to steal a package before sirens were heard and people rushed back outside.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The agency isn’t aware of anyone in Colorado receiving unsolicited seeds in the mail, yet, this year, but other states, including Texas and Alabama, have already started receiving such packages, said Wondirad Gebru, director of the department’s plant industry division.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lots of dry snow blanketing an equal amount of bigger and intermediate runs, making Big White Ski Resort a great choice for mixed-level groups.—
Jonny Bierman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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