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verb

Definition of slathernext
as in to smear
to put a thick layer of a liquid, cream, etc. over (something) We ate lobster slathered with butter. She slathered her skin with sunscreen.

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noun

as in gobs

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Recent Examples of slather
Verb
Ideally, one straight from the oven, slathered in butter, and made by our grandma on a Sunday morning. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 In the latter, the therapist slathered my body with warm clay rich with minerals that were absorbed through my skin, boosting circulation and bringing on a tingly sweat that drained away the toxins. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 That doesn’t mean slathering on an egregious amount of lotions and serums, though — the 59-year-old actress’s mature skincare regimen is surprisingly simple. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 The Iowa Specialty Crop Growers Association slathers its Strawberry Bliss in chocolate. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for slather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slather
  1. smear
  2. gobs
  3. anoint
  4. slew
  5. dab
  6. stack
  7. plaster
  8. pile
Verb
  • The atmosphere works on them a little bit harder and reduces their strength and smears them a little bit more.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Camille can still picture Burke standing over her, fake blood smeared across her dress.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of smear
Noun
  • But the temporary arena is covering nearly the entirety of the White House's South Lawn, where Marine One usually lands to ferry the president to out-of-town trips and gobs of kids scramble in the grass during the Easter Egg Roll every spring.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
  • But the temporary arena is covering nearly the entirety of the White House’s South Lawn, where Marine One usually lands to ferry the president to out-of-town trips and gobs of kids scramble in the grass during the Easter Egg Roll every spring.
    — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Definition of gobs
Verb
  • The third floor contains meeting rooms where Smith and other leaders inaugurated a rite that involved foot-washing and anointing by oil, and where Smith reported a divine revelation of new teachings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And in one of the most touching scenes in the Gospel, Jesus is anointed with oil by a woman in Mark 13-14.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of anoint
Noun
  • The aviation double-major at Western Michigan University sent out about 100 applications to a slew of employers posting summer opportunities, including retailers, restaurants, landscapers and airports.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eclipse smartphone apps 2026 SolarWatch The popular iOS stargazing app SolarWatch has had a major update to introduce a slew of helpful eclipse-planning features.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of slew
Verb
  • Use a tiny paintbrush to dab pollen from the outer stamens to the center of the blossom.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
  • First, dab excess oil or grease stains from the clothing with a clean cloth.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of dab
Noun
  • Fans could choose from rows upon rows of cleats, stacks of polos, piles of official football jerseys, bins of socks and racks of helmets.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The compressor is built in a multi-layer stack configuration.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stack
Verb
  • The prediction market was hardly the only company to plaster its logo on every available surface.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.
    — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Definition of plaster
Noun
  • To remove the metals, harsh chemicals are introduced, churning out piles of hazardous sludge in the process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Other competitions like Champions League vary based on performance, not to mention the gradual stagnation of that overall pile of money, as Latty pointed out.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slather. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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