as in to cover
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coat
Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Dogs with a thin fur coat on their belly can benefit from wearing sunscreen made for dogs; there are also canine sunscreen creams to protect their noses.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The world produces so much plastic (more than 400 million metric tons a year, according to one estimate—roughly the combined weight of every human alive) that degraded nubbins coat the planet, detectable in the sedimentary depths of the Mariana Trench and the icy heights of Mount Everest.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
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Noun
One of her best of the season so far has been a look in episode 3—a whimsical yellow and black translucent coat from Jovana Louis.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Dogs with a thin fur coat on their belly can benefit from wearing sunscreen made for dogs; there are also canine sunscreen creams to protect their noses.
—Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
The brief video shared in the post shows jars and containers coated in a fine, white layer of minuscule specks.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
The world produces so much plastic (more than 400 million metric tons a year, according to one estimate—roughly the combined weight of every human alive) that degraded nubbins coat the planet, detectable in the sedimentary depths of the Mariana Trench and the icy heights of Mount Everest.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coat
Noun
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It’s crafted from wool and cotton for a luxe feel, and is latex-backed for extra stability—a great pick for home offices, nurseries, and hallways.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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Upstairs, the bedrooms are pared-back but plush: platform beds dressed in crisp white linens, soft wool rugs, and billowing drapes.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
Verb
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And when the stock goes up, hedge funds have to pay money to cover their shorts or could sell their position.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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These loans are designed to help cover educational expenses not met by scholarships, grants or federal student aid.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Thousands left in divestitures, including the sale or spin-offs of Iams pet food, Duracell batteries and a large portfolio of more than 40 beauty brands, including Clairol and Wella hair coloring and CoverGirl makeup.—
Alexander Coolidge,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Growth was offset by a decline in the Clear brand, which was impacted by slow market growth in China, and by a volume decline in TRESemmé hair care.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Even states that might previously have been fair-weathered are no longer immune to extreme heat—San Francisco, usually blanketed by a cool fog, is expected to see anywhere from 7 to 25 extreme heat days a season by mid-century if high emissions continue.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
29 July 2025
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The state issued an Air Quality Health Advisory on Saturday afternoon as smoke began blanketing the region, and extended the warning through Sunday evening at 11:59 p.m. EDT.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Verb
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The flooding began with a heavy downpour that sent water sheeting off the hillsides and into creeks.—
Hatim Sharif,
The Conversation,
5 July 2025
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My partner’s speciality is pasta: the fresh, handmade kind, delicately sheeted and crimped into intricate shapes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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“Coat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coat. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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