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Recent Examples of crusted
Such hospitality was reserved for a narrow category of humanity, resembling as closely as possible those local barons whose surnames crusted the stones of local cemeteries.
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Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
The shrinking lake left behind a wasteland crusted in toxic salt.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Kingfish is crusted in chile and garlic, set atop a fennel-coconut puree.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
For dinner, Federico and his staff were offering herb crusted rack of lamb, a pork chop with butter, sage and mortadella, or pan-seared halibut.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The patty is crusted in pepper.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The restaurant was in violation of 16 standards, including a container of hand soap stored with customer foods and food debris crusted on clean utensil shelving.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Something crusted their corners shut.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
What's Included Among the entrees are two varieties of salmon (coconut macadamia nut-crusted or grilled), chicken (either grilled or lightly breaded), London broil, marinara beef meatballs and turkey meat loaf.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
The shrinking lake left behind a wasteland crusted in toxic salt.
—Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Kingfish is crusted in chile and garlic, set atop a fennel-coconut puree.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
For dinner, Federico and his staff were offering herb crusted rack of lamb, a pork chop with butter, sage and mortadella, or pan-seared halibut.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The patty is crusted in pepper.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The restaurant was in violation of 16 standards, including a container of hand soap stored with customer foods and food debris crusted on clean utensil shelving.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Something crusted their corners shut.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusted
Verb
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The woman said her jewelry, which included multiple David Yurman pieces with precious stones and some that were diamond-encrusted, was stolen from her luggage during a layover on April 11, a police affidavit said.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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Go with buttery scallops or fresh grouper encrusted in coconut for your entrée or opt for some sushi, like the sunset roll—tuna, avocado, octopus, shrimp tempura, and a spicy soy sauce.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Customize the cycle for each specific load, such as pots and pans, delicate china, and caked-on messes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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My sneakers caked tall with snow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Next, mosquitoes were given a choice between two human hands − one untreated and one coated with DEET at normal concentrations.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Bathrooms are coated with marble and feature a tub and shower, both stocked with Diptyque toiletries in pump bottles and bath salts with loofahs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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At the time, the medication was covered by her health insurance.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The changes to reviews for children's care will apply to people who are covered by UnitedHealthcare's private insurance and Medicaid, the federal-state health care program for low income families and some with disabilities.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Crusted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusted. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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