variants also incrust
Definition of encrustnext
as in to smear
to cover with a hardened layer refrigerator shelves that were encrusted with the residue of many spills

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Recent Examples of encrust As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant. The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 Lemon spritzes complement crudos, crustacean pastas and salt-encrusted, whole fish prepared by executive chef Agostino Petrosino, who’s helping the place get up and running, and chef de cuisine Carmine Nozzolino, who’s in for the long haul. Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 Paton is rolling into the offseason with diamond encrusted Walmart gift card in his wallet. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026 Before work, my Volvo was fully encrusted, the door frozen shut. Elizabeth Kelsey, Time, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for encrust
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  • Mullin did not apologize for his remarks and instead accused Paul of smearing his character.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The pigment lasts all day without smearing.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
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  • The churros are being coated with blue sugar, a nod to World Series champs.
    Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Re-whisk dressing if needed; drizzle ⅓ cup dressing over salad and toss to coat.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff.
    Elwyn "Bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The cul-de-sac at Cooke Circle in Plymouth is caked in more than a foot of snow, and neighbors say a plow has yet to come through.
    Kristina Rex, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
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  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The plan would cover other aspects of ICE as well as Customs and Border Protection.
    LISA MASCARO, Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • 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
  • Apply Mulch Mulch prevents the soil from crusting and improves its water retention.
    Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • Some types of snow Brunning identified were column, plane, rimed, germs, irregularities, as well as combinations of all of those elements.
    Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Jan. 2026

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“Encrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encrust. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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