caked

Definition of cakednext
past tense of cake
as in smeared
to cover with a hardened layer shoes caked with dried mud

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Recent Examples of caked Two dented blue bottles of Cuajo Titanium, a liquid coagulating enzyme used to curdle milk, remained on a wooden table, caked in mud. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff. Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026 The cul-de-sac at Cooke Circle in Plymouth is caked in more than a foot of snow, and neighbors say a plow has yet to come through. Kristina Rex, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026 Tests showed one product named Bama Slamma – a flower caked in a white powder – contained 13 times the legal limit for THC, two times the Michigan and Minnesota limit for mold, and two types of funguses, both of which are banned in Michigan cannabis. Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The off-white cloak caked in clay is deliberately drained of all color. Emma Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Clean Brushes Hair brushes and makeup brushes alike can become caked with greasy debris. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026 Outdated Vanity Lights Is your vanity light caked in dust and smeared with eight different paint colors from two decades of DIY paint jobs? Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026 More recently, he's played an abusive husband on Big Little Lies, a sociopathic tech mogul on Succession, and a vengeance-seeking viking caked in dirt and blood in The Northman. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for caked
Verb
  • On one visit, the pizza was smeared in a creamy, garlicky white sauce with a smattering of roasted broccoli.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Clearly, the presence of sugar was no deterrent, as the dog appeared to have enthusiastically investigated the fallen bag, emerging with powdered evidence smeared across his face.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The shrinking lake left behind a wasteland crusted in toxic salt.
    Michael Snyder, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The diamond- and sapphire-encrusted rings include engravings of the 2024 and 2025 trophies on both the outside and inside of the ring.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The antique dazzler was crafted in 1938 by Cartier and comes encrusted with 203 diamonds.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The publication adds that the finished product is coated with a cheese seasoning blend that includes oil and powdered ingredients, contributing to its distinctive texture and durability.
    Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • These panels are coated with a photothermal dye that captures and converts sunlight into heat.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.
    Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.
    Ryan Brennan April 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Caked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caked. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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