Thesaurus results for ENCRUSTING

encrusting

verb

variants also incrusting

present participle of encrust

as in coating

to cover with a hardened layer refrigerator shelves that were encrusted with the residue of many spills

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Recent Examples of encrusting As cities race to figure out to handle this growing plague encrusting bridges and landmarks, one town has found a solution through art. — Ash Bhardwaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 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

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Because the coating is already on the coil, manufacturers may be able to reduce reliance on external lubrication and additional e-coating processes.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
People wrote messages in the dust coating the windows of buildings.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of coating

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Yet what follows is an extended list of ethical sins, with a focus on the sins of abusive speech, such as slandering, slurring, slighting and smearing the reputations of others.

— Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
People have gone from smearing the compound on their faces to using injections, in hopes of achieving firmer, wrinkle-free skin and other anti-aging benefits.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of smearing

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The fundraiser, which as of Friday evening had raised more than $15,000, will go toward covering medical care, vet bills and property damage.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Zambia objected to provisions covering the use of health data and also resisted Washington’s effort to link the health agreement to cooperation on critical minerals.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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