Thesaurus results for INCRUST

encrust

verb

in-ˈkrəst

variants also incrust

Definition of encrust

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 Lastly, the new Air Jordan 4 Retro OG style is set to come with a silver Jumpman hangtag that’s encrusted with diamond-like gems. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for encrust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encrust

Verb

Excessive oil can clog the cloth’s fibers and smear grime across your stainless steel, creating unsightly streaks and residue.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
When the House Committee smeared me on TV and sent letters chastising Northwestern during the Biden administration, suddenly my Palestine solidarity speech became a fireable offense.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of smear

Verb

Visitors reach the museum via boat, and snorkel above the sculptures, which range from groups of people to a Volkswagen coated with seaweed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Lightly coat the steaks on both sides with oil and season evenly with salt and black pepper.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026