as in covered
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coated
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Made in Italy like his suitcase, the bag is made from coated canvas and is designed as a weekend bag, perfect for four days in Brazil.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle pistachios over coated donuts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Offering 10×42 magnification with multi-coated lenses, these Smithsonian binoculars deliver crisp views of distant bird activity.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Doughnut comes with an apple cinnamon filling, caramel icing, cinnamon cookie crumbs and white drizzle, while the Caramel Churro Doughnut is coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with caramel icing.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The bite-sized pieces of sweet chewy candy are coated in tangy, crunchy Nerds (in berry or rainbow varieties).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Tilbury Docks is a post-industrial wasteland of car parks, motorways and an old brick terminal whose walls are coated thick with the memory of emigration.
—David Greig
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Within minutes, a slick, three-inch-deep puddle of seawater coated the boat’s deck.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Some people take all the components off the frame, strip off all the decals, then get the whole thing sanded and powder-coated with a fresh coat of paint.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Use in anti-counterfeiting measures In this new study, researchers placed a liquid crystal solution between two pieces of glass coated with dye molecules.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Repeat until all eggplant has been coated.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Clean coated handles with soap and water, then wipe the surface with a thin layer of natural wax to preserve the shine.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Made in Italy like his suitcase, the bag is made from coated canvas and is designed as a weekend bag, perfect for four days in Brazil.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
The palate itself is notably creamy, leading with vanilla and passionfruit custard before diving into sugar-and-spice coated cashews, sweetened green tea, and a barely-there thread of matcha.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle pistachios over coated donuts.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Offering 10×42 magnification with multi-coated lenses, these Smithsonian binoculars deliver crisp views of distant bird activity.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Those are coated in Ghost Pepper dry rub.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
The Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Doughnut comes with an apple cinnamon filling, caramel icing, cinnamon cookie crumbs and white drizzle, while the Caramel Churro Doughnut is coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with caramel icing.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The bite-sized pieces of sweet chewy candy are coated in tangy, crunchy Nerds (in berry or rainbow varieties).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Tilbury Docks is a post-industrial wasteland of car parks, motorways and an old brick terminal whose walls are coated thick with the memory of emigration.
—David Greig
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Within minutes, a slick, three-inch-deep puddle of seawater coated the boat’s deck.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Some people take all the components off the frame, strip off all the decals, then get the whole thing sanded and powder-coated with a fresh coat of paint.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Use in anti-counterfeiting measures In this new study, researchers placed a liquid crystal solution between two pieces of glass coated with dye molecules.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Repeat until all eggplant has been coated.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
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For his Art Car Boot Fair debut, Mr Doodle will arrive on a yellow American school bus completely covered in his signature doodles, present a live drawing performance, and launch signed copies of his new double picture disc vinyl record.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pastry — an original glazed doughnut completely coated in chocolate — was last offered July 6-7 for World Chocolate Day.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Now every table features at least one order, dripping honey butter and glistening like a glazed donut.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the heigh of summer, the beaches are often completely blanketed with umbrellas and beach towels, leaving little room to actually see the sand.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Gone are the days when sugar cane plantations blanketed much of the island of Puerto Rico, the port of San Juan sending sweeteners and spirits around the globe to the enrichment of its colonizers.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pre-waxed strips latch onto hairs with the strength of a baby’s fist, yanking them out right at the roots with about as much discomfort as ripping off a (very sticky) Band-Aid.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
4 Nov. 2024
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Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Most java lovers are familiar with ground coffee: roasted coffee beans that have been ground for use in a coffee machine.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Instant blends can simply be stirred into hot water, while ground coffee blends can be prepared with a traditional coffee maker or a French press for a particularly rich, earthy brew.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, the brand’s iconic satin Aetherna finish creates a play of light and shadow, On the outside, a polished gold edge accentuates the three-dimensionality of the shapes, which embrace a luminous diamond.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Pinterest’s 2025 Fall Trends Report, searches for preppy staples are skyrocketing as folks embrace this polished aesthetic.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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