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 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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Verb
  • 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
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  • Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Green is slightly stronger for cleaning lightly caked grime, while yellow is strong enough to strip off paint.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
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  • Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Uber One is included as a perk on select American Express travel credit cards, like the Amex Platinum, which offers up to $120 in annual statement credits to cover the full cost of a membership.
    Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • 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.
    Literary Hub, 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
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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 1 May. 2026.

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