as in coating
to cover with a hardened layer
frost riming the doorknob
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Acer used a Corning Gorilla Matte Pro screen coating to reduce glare in open offices or outdoors.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026 -
The texture is medium-full and velvety, coating the palate in a slow, even wave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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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
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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
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While being held at the Independence Police Department’s detention unit, Ashley allegedly damaged the inside of a cell by smearing feces and blood on the walls and floor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Apply Mulch Mulch prevents the soil from crusting and improves its water retention.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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During the first few days, normal symptoms such as crusting and redness may happen.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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Wipe down furniture in the kitchen or dining room frequently to prevent grease from caking on.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 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
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Leander Schaerlaeckens is a long-time soccer writer and has worked for ESPN, FOX Sports, and Yahoo Sports, among others, covering the United States men’s national team at three World Cups.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Nico Hoerner was the starting shortstop in Saturday’s lineup, with rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez covering second base, underlining the potential options for a club with several versatile defenders.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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“Riming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riming. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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