as in blankets
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of coats
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The Closet Item With the Best Backstory My mom worked at Microsoft for decades and has some really incredible coats from that time.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
They’re filmed in unfinished basements or drafty garages; mothers wear bulky winter coats over pajamas, their hair sometimes appearing unwashed, their desperation for a moment alone palpable.
—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Men and women in white coats drew blood, scanned, x-rayed, checked our psyche, our balance, our urine.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Up in the attic, a melty miasma smothers the thick winter coats, which hurt me to even look at.
—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
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
This gel-like substance coats your gut and binds to cholesterol, preventing it from entering your bloodstream.
—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.
—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Noun
Price positioning has also been recalibrated to the accessible luxury range to cater to a wider audience, starting around 100 pounds for simpler pieces, moving through shirts and daywear in between, and big statement coats stay below the 1,000-pound mark.
—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The Closet Item With the Best Backstory My mom worked at Microsoft for decades and has some really incredible coats from that time.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
For example, swap heavy coats and boots for lighter layers and store the off-season items elsewhere.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Visitors to the Reykjavík Art Museum can leave their coats, bags, and other belongings in viewable vitrines near the entrance, to serve as something like memorials for those taking in the show.
—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
18 June 2026
They’re filmed in unfinished basements or drafty garages; mothers wear bulky winter coats over pajamas, their hair sometimes appearing unwashed, their desperation for a moment alone palpable.
—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Men and women in white coats drew blood, scanned, x-rayed, checked our psyche, our balance, our urine.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Up in the attic, a melty miasma smothers the thick winter coats, which hurt me to even look at.
—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Ticks can ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Verb
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
This gel-like substance coats your gut and binds to cholesterol, preventing it from entering your bloodstream.
—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.
—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coats
Noun
-
Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.
-
Raising the bar on fabric research, Moorer paired technical wools or cotton chenille with silk, and introduced the rare and naturally soft yak fiber to the outerwear range.
Verb
-
Fog often blankets these mountaintop vineyards, and the salty scent of the Pacific hovers over the vines, imparting complex notes of the sea.
-
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.
Noun
-
That's because these hairs are more prone to damage from tension or pulling.
-
This means existing hairs grow thicker and stronger.
Verb
-
The money from that contingency fund would be distributed to the city only after LA28 covers its own costs, according to the city’s summary.
-
It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
Noun
-
The former capsule reinterprets dressy denim and casual linen pieces, including blazers and field jackets, while the latter comprises T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts, as well as an ultralight sneaker.
-
The set comes with one large cube that fits jackets and jeans and two medium ones for tops, shorts, and skirts.
Verb
-
Reroll the dough sheets away from you into cylinders and loosely pinch them closed.
Verb
-
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.
Cite this Entry
“Coats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coats. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
