rimed

Definition of rimednext
past tense of rime
as in coated
to cover with a hardened layer frost riming the doorknob

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  • Most modern non-toxic ceramic pans are actually aluminum or stainless steel pans coated with a thin spray-on layer designed to mimic ceramic’s slick, nonstick surface.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
  • Thus, entries at the show range from six-digit customs (above) to mopeds covered in glitter (below) to daily riders still coated in road grime.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 19 May 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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  • 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
Verb
  • His windshield is smeared with the dust of a lengthy road journey.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 22 May 2026
  • But the pigment and gum are largely invisible, because harding and Upkett smeared them with white paint used by the Carnegie Museum to cover its walls.
    Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
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  • Customize the cycle for each specific load, such as pots and pans, delicate china, and caked-on messes.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • My sneakers caked tall with snow.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
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  • The Star-Telegram service journalism team covered a range of news this week, from Hollywood productions filming in small North Texas towns to retail comebacks and consumer protection questions.
    Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
  • The clip, which included background noise and echoes, covered the last 30 seconds of the flight as the pilots struggled with the disabled aircraft as well as recordings of testing the NTSB did on another aircraft.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
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“Rimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rimed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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