Thesaurus results for INCRUST

encrust

verb

in-ˈkrəst

variants also incrust

Definition of encrust next

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 These crustaceans, worms, fish, and others keep their home clean by grazing on the algae that encrusts seagrass leaves. —

David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026 These generally appear as white bumps or specks that encrust the stems, branches, and undersides of leaves and suck the sap. —

Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 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 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 See All Example Sentences for encrust

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Later on, Firecracker was tasked with addressing her church's destruction on television and smeared their reputation, betraying her former life and beliefs.

— Staff Author, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
To be sure, much of the criticism originated from a local blog that was simply looking to smear Tubbs with exaggerated claims.

— Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026