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
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2026, makeup artists predict a makeup rebellion, with perfectly imperfect glitter shadow smudged across lids, colorful mascara coating lashes, and ultra-pigmented lipsticks that stand out even further against a backdrop of velvety, natural-looking skin.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Clear nail polish can postpone the fraying and unwinding by coating the ends and making the items more durable for longer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Inlyte says sodium–metal chloride production can run at less than one‑fifth the capital intensity of lithium‑ion plants—no dry rooms, no complex electrode coating, simpler assembly.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
In 2026, makeup artists predict a makeup rebellion, with perfectly imperfect glitter shadow smudged across lids, colorful mascara coating lashes, and ultra-pigmented lipsticks that stand out even further against a backdrop of velvety, natural-looking skin.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
This Dutch oven is made from cast iron, ideal for even heating, with an enamel coating for better non-stick properties.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2025
Clear nail polish can postpone the fraying and unwinding by coating the ends and making the items more durable for longer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Noun
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Mackintosh recommends adding a mirror backing to the shelves for a bit of personal flair.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s support for Hezbollah during Lebanon’s civil war, its backing of Hamas in the Palestinian group’s fight against Israel, and its involvement in Syrian and Iraqi conflicts have contributed to international sanctions, diplomatic isolation and economic pressure on Iran.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Emma Burleigh is a reporter at Fortune, covering success, careers, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bedford said during the news conference that air traffic controllers continuing to work during the shutdown are covering longer hours and more days.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What charges is Christian Sturdivant facing?—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Post facing, using him as a passer.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
21 Dec. 2025
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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For each cheese roll, place a lumpia wrapper on a work surface with a corner pointing toward you.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tear open the wrapper, give them a shake, and tuck them into a pocket or glove.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Collins Aerospace will produce and deliver three full-rate production kits known as high-power transmit set modernization (HPTS-M) packages.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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So what are Oklahoma residents supposed to do if a mystery package arrives?—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The coffee chain is blanketing the country, one sticky-sweet, psychedelically colored beverage at a time.—
Tom Foster,
Bloomberg,
5 Jan. 2026
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Forecasters predict a slightly higher amount — between 3 and 5 inches — will fall along a narrow corridor south of Indianapolis, blanketing Terre Haute, Bloomington and Columbus.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Would the next Roberto Benigni podium-hurdle, envelope mix-up or even Slap have the same seismic cultural effect in a YouTube window?—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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Especially with his free skate program, Malinin has turned that focus inward yet is still pushing the edge of the envelope.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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