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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Recent Examples of slather
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The evidence is crystal-clear, so do yourself a favor, slather up, and consistently reapply facial sunscreen every few hours to minimize the effects of sun exposure—which, at its worst, can culminate in a skin cancer diagnosis.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 11 June 2025
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Remove and slather the hot cobs with the seasoned mayonnaise.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The sunscreen company has plenty of products – to spray or slather – on hand to keep beachgoers protected from the sun.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The evidence is crystal-clear, so do yourself a favor, slather up, and consistently reapply facial sunscreen every few hours to minimize the effects of sun exposure—which, at its worst, can culminate in a skin cancer diagnosis.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 11 June 2025
Noun
More than 18 months after that outreach, Douglas County commissioners slathered some complimentary and self-congratulatory frosting on this week’s invitation to the three-time Super Bowl champions to make their next home 20 miles south of Empower Field at Mile High.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Remove and slather the hot cobs with the seasoned mayonnaise.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slather
Verb
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Rubbing will smear the mud and cause a bigger problem.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jason’s windshield was smeared, and the late-afternoon sunlight came through hazily.—
Akhil Sharma,
New Yorker,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After spending lots of time resetting the social media company’s AI strategy—and gobs of money hiring the best technical talent imaginable—Meta is making even more changes.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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The electric motors add 242 horsepower—and gobs of low-end torque.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The main competition jury, led by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne, will anoint the next Golden Lion laureate while handing out prizes for acting, directing, screenwriting and more.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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Progressives in particular would prefer a new approach after the party anointed Collins’s 2020 opponent, Sara Gideon, who failed to flip the seat.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the slew of hotels in town, camping is available at Morro Bay State Park.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After blotting, gently dab the stain with a small amount of water applied to a clean napkin or similar material.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Taking a page from old New York masters like Sidney Lumet, Lee sets his bank heist flick smack dab in the middle of his New York and then gets out of the way and lets his actors take over.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The chart-topping artist, who doubles as a Pandora brand ambassador, further decked her wrist with stacks from the brand.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Controls included a handful of physical controls for volume, fan temperature, exhaust mode, adjustable shocks and more in the center stack.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Remove wood piles and clutter, seal cracks and leaks, and keep your floors, counters, and appliances clean to prevent pests from entering.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Making its debut at IFA this year, the Roborock Curv 2 Pro can raise itself even higher than its predecessor to clear plushy carpets or lower itself down for a better clean on low-pile rugs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The local media loved this and similar stunts the group pulled, such as attaching wings to bicycles, attempting to fly over the river, and towing bicycles on rafts behind canoes.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Little ones will love Ketchakiddee Creek’s mini slides and splash zones, while thrill seekers can take on the Surf Pool, North America’s largest wave pool, or join the whole family on a giant raft adventure through Miss Adventure Falls.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slather. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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