Thesaurus results for COATS

coats 1 of 2

noun

plural of coat

as in wools

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick a poodle's coat is often extremely curly

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coats

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verb

present tense third-person singular of coat

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

Noun

Bringing together heritage styles with seasonal interpretations, the space will also offer a bespoke trench service to preserve and restore coats, plus opportunities for personalization. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Now, Silverstein is hoping to organize swaps for back-to-school, prom season, winter coats and other high-consumption, single-use times of year. — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026 Ganzorigt shaped Bieber's nails into her preferred medium-length almond, then applied a few coats of the onyx hue for tons of depth and reflective, almost latex-like shine. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 20 Oct. 2026 Equally noteworthy were the robe coats (belts optional) at Colleen Allen and Calvin Klein, cut in soft shapes for a natural drape. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Set up a reachable charging spot, have a plan for coats and bags, and carve out a quiet corner for people who want to actually talk. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 The main fabric and linings of the trench coats and car coats are, in fact, made in England using gabardine composed of 100% organic cotton. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 An easy-to-reach charging spot, a clear plan for coats and bags plus a quiet corner for anyone who wants to chat away from the screen all cost nothing and get noticed. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 But there's something about that memory deep in all of our brains of going into your grandmother's bedroom to get the coats before leaving. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

Adding the butter before the warm milk and cream coats the potato starches in fat, helping the mash stay smooth and creamy even after refrigeration. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. — Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026 The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026 Gradually whisk in chicken broth; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 to 2 minutes. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 Bring to a boil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 40 minutes. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 The formula is thick but non-greasy, and coats skin in comforting moisture that leaves you hydrated for hours. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 The Mediterranean sun, at its apex, burns as white as the signature paint that coats most Mykonian homes. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2026 Combine the broccoli mixture with the crispy pasta, balsamic vinegar, butter, and toasted pine nuts, and toss everything together over medium-high heat until the butter melts and coats the noodles. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

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Noun

Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of wools

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Finally, grab 26% off the Netgear RAX5 Wi-Fi 6 router, which blankets your home with fast AX1600 speeds.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Building more captive coal for aluminum will worsen the toxic haze that often blankets Southeast Asian cities, like Jakarta, according to Muhammad Al Amin, with the Indonesian Forum for Environment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

Most people worry about crow’s feet or a few gray hairs, but Kelly Ripa has her eye on something a little lower.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
The testing identified the hairs as belonging to Jefferson and provided what’s likely to be the best confirmation possible of his paternity, short of exhuming the former president’s remains.

— Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hairs

Verb

The problem is that many business owners assume their personal auto policy fully covers these activities.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Before subscribing, compare the websites each service covers, its removal process, ongoing monitoring features and subscription costs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of covers

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Other highlights included Trucker jackets with balloon-like shapes, jeans with off-kilter closures, ankle ties and convertible pant/short constructions.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
The inter-war jackets often adopted a style unique to the publisher and their lead artist.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026