as in blankets
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coats
Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Justin documented their family Christmas on Instagram with a selfie of himself and Hailey bundled up in coats.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Shop last-chance deals on cozy winter coats to stay warm until spring, jeans and wide-leg pants, handbags and totes to carry all your essentials, and jewelry to complete every outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
An elegant color that, this time, won't be appearing in coats or knitwear, but rather in accessories.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Celebrities have avalanched their way back to America’s most famous ski area, swathed in their fuzzy coats and après ski chic looks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Many of the attendees huddled together, wearing hats, scarves and oversized coats.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Time to pull out your sweaters and coats, a cold blast is coming to South Florida.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Further experiments revealed that the extracellular vesicles stopped senescence by using the extracellular matrix protein fibronectin, which coats their surfaces and then causes a release of enzymes that block the effects of oxidative stress which unleash senescence.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Simmer, whisking often, until sauce coats the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Reduce until the liquid lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The vegan formula, designed to deliver a false-lash look, contains film-forming technology that coats each lash in lightweight fibers.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Stearic acid in the formula also coats hair in a light protective veil to prevent your color from fading.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
When rice makes the journey from paddy to grocery store to your home, with a few stops along the way, the grains rub against each other, resulting in a layer of starch that coats the outside of each individual grain.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether your hair has been fried from hot tools or color treatments, this treatment coats every strand using ceramides and collagen.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Try adding new pieces like full-length animal-print coats, faux-fur boots, and tights for a warm-weather wardrobe option that feels glamorous and warmly cozy.
—Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Justin documented their family Christmas on Instagram with a selfie of himself and Hailey bundled up in coats.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Shop last-chance deals on cozy winter coats to stay warm until spring, jeans and wide-leg pants, handbags and totes to carry all your essentials, and jewelry to complete every outfit.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
An elegant color that, this time, won't be appearing in coats or knitwear, but rather in accessories.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Celebrities have avalanched their way back to America’s most famous ski area, swathed in their fuzzy coats and après ski chic looks.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Many of the attendees huddled together, wearing hats, scarves and oversized coats.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Jan. 2026
Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025
Time to pull out your sweaters and coats, a cold blast is coming to South Florida.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
The onions should fall apart, creating a thick, rich sauce that coats the meat.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Further experiments revealed that the extracellular vesicles stopped senescence by using the extracellular matrix protein fibronectin, which coats their surfaces and then causes a release of enzymes that block the effects of oxidative stress which unleash senescence.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
Simmer, whisking often, until sauce coats the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Reduce until the liquid lightly coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The vegan formula, designed to deliver a false-lash look, contains film-forming technology that coats each lash in lightweight fibers.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Stearic acid in the formula also coats hair in a light protective veil to prevent your color from fading.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2025
When rice makes the journey from paddy to grocery store to your home, with a few stops along the way, the grains rub against each other, resulting in a layer of starch that coats the outside of each individual grain.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether your hair has been fried from hot tools or color treatments, this treatment coats every strand using ceramides and collagen.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coats
Noun
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Using Australian wools, classic jean hues were used for the 100 pure wool fabrics — which the company said reproduces the style and look of traditional denim, enhanced by the softness, warmth and comfort that comes from using merino wools.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Numerous investigations document violent beatings, and plant wools spare these gentle, clever animals from fear and abuse.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Not helping matters is a snowstorm that blankets the seaside town.—
Mary Sollosi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
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Pennywise blankets the town of Derry in a thick and mysterious fog.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Multiply that by all the hairs on your head, and your mop suddenly looks thicker to the naked eye.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
2 Jan. 2026
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Transplanted hairs often shed before new ones appear.—
Nia Bowers,
Miami Herald,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The total misuse of COVID funds in the district, which covers the Charlotte metro area, includes tens of millions, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.—
Chase Jordan
January 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Inside the manor house, a rustic spread including cornetti, orange cakes, apricot pastries, homemade granola, and local cheese covers an enormous industrial-style table.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The suspects appeared to grab entire racks of puffer jackets and sweatshirts before returning outside.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Between bulky jackets, old equipment, and items that never leave the hotel room, overpacking happens often.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
6 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
Verb
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Found in small quantities in the solar wind, He-3 is implanted in the lunar regolith, the layer of loose, fragmented material that carpets the terrain of the moon.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Coats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coats. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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