as in to cover
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coat
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Two animals can share identical DNA sequences and still differ in coat pattern, size, behavior, and personality.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The memory of it coats my bones and courses through my veins.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Dryer sheets reduce static cling and coat fibers for smoother, softer fabric.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Two animals can share identical DNA sequences and still differ in coat pattern, size, behavior, and personality.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil to the bowl and stir in the carrots, coating them well.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
The memory of it coats my bones and courses through my veins.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat
Noun
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This Arach&Cloz wool sweater top feels like the perfect swap for your basic tee.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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Add a cardigan for chillier evenings, like this Arach and Cloz wool-blend one.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That glossiness carried over into Hudson's hair, styled by Marcus Francis with a middle part and lots of wavy volume down the lengths.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2026
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Khan is 5-foot-8, 200 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That unending query coming in the middle of a blizzard that blanketed the East Coast with mountains of snow.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 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
Verb
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The path climbs a low hill that’s often carpeted with an array of blooms.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair buildup, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Reroll the dough sheets away from you into cylinders and loosely pinch them closed.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Save your time and check out the most popular coffee makers, electric toothbrushes, and sheets our readers are loving, just in time for gift-giving season.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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