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 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 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 The gown, made of Duchesse satin from Scotland and silk, was exquisite, with a 15-foot silk tulle train that attached at the shoulders and a bodice encrusted with 10,000 seed pearls and diamanté crystals that formed flowers, roses, jasmine blossoms and ears of wheat. —

Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 Pictures show the iron cannon heavily encrusted with dirt and corrosion after being unearthed at the site. —

Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for encrust

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Verb

Over in the next aisle, Gifty Anderson, who typically buys bales from Canada and the United Kingdom, held up a dress smeared with body makeup and tossed it aside without a second thought.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 June 2026