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

Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Both dressed in long coats, Penelope and her mom stopped for a mirror selfie. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Simply applying a couple of coats of stain can safeguard your deck for years to come, but this doesn't mean that the stain will last forever. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Some cabinets require sanding, filling small nicks and dings, sanding again to smooth the patch material, and adding coats of filler just to get the cabinets ready to be taped off and to apply the primer. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Arthur Labellman, 81, ran the shop started by his grandfather in 1919 for more than 50 years, selling mink coats and other products at the height of downtown’s retail era. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026 Queen Bey’s feminism would mature — on the occasion of her 25th birthday, specifics were mostly limited to paying one’s own way and doing one’s best to keep rivals out of chinchilla coats. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 July 2026 The record also states that the boys were wearing heavy wool coats and silk stockings in the middle of summer in Philly. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Verb

The Earth has four major layers, and the two outermost make up a thin surface that coats the planet. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 26 June 2026 The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 The ranch flavor is prominent and generously coats your fingers (in the best way). — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 The palate showcases roasted agave, lemon peel, white pepper, and spices, all riding on a firm, oily texture that coats the mouth. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026 Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit). — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026 So c’mon, Bron; pull a couple of those Cleveland coats out of storage and give yourself one more real chance in Minnesota. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coats

Noun

Han works with Japanese fabrics, Irish linens and Scottish wools to create simple, understated and versatile silhouettes, with everything made in small factories in London.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 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

Verb

Fog often blankets these mountaintop vineyards, and the salty scent of the Pacific hovers over the vines, imparting complex notes of the sea.

— Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.

— Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Definition of blankets

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When an insect brushes against these hairs, the leaves snap shut.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026
And unlike brow gels that wash off at the end of the day, these formulas stain the hairs and, in some cases, the skin beneath them for results that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 July 2026

Definition of hairs

Verb

The verdict, handed down last Friday, covers claims brought by the family of Kealon Gilmore, who was killed, and wounded survivors including Jazmin Anderson, who was shot in the head, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Christopher Lowe, the shark lab’s director, is searching for funding, whether from foundations, private donors or corporations, for the shark safety program, which covers 500 miles of coastline from Morro Bay to the Mexican border.

— Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of covers

Noun

Non-conductive cooling oil flows directly through internal copper windings that carry live electricity, versus the external liquid jackets of every current EV.

— Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
The scenes that would soon unfold were unclear as Spieth picked up his tee and started walking, all while a hundred or so fans in rain jackets flocked toward a large hill.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026