as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Aparacio agrees that disinfecting wipes and phones in particular are not compatible, and comments that wipes can actually damage the fingerprint-resistant coating on the outside of your phone.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Barros recommends prepping shoes—particularly leather and suede shoes—by coating them in a protective spray before their first wear.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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Noun
The feathery coating shatters and the chicken beneath drips with juice, tasting like it’s been brined and marinated for hours.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Aparacio agrees that disinfecting wipes and phones in particular are not compatible, and comments that wipes can actually damage the fingerprint-resistant coating on the outside of your phone.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
Verb
The silicone coating on the dryer sheet will help soften the food.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Barros recommends prepping shoes—particularly leather and suede shoes—by coating them in a protective spray before their first wear.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Noun
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Then there is the strategy, executed without the million-dollar budget that comes with studio backing.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The problem was that plenty of officials from both the government and national association wanted in on the glory, piggy-backing on the team for a jolly trip to the World Cup.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Some of the allegations included removing protective plastic guards covering actresses’ vaginas during the filming of intimate scenes, and Franco getting angry when actresses didn’t want to go topless.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Reporters from England said this is a typical setup for the press covering the England men’s national team.—
Pete Grathoff
June 14,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Classic rooms are the standard and are divided into city-facing or Bund-view rooms, with the latter being the optimal choice.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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What challenges is the co-living industry facing?—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Both Bestor and architect Tim Barber, who counts Matt Duffer and Ramin Djawadi as clients, employ Densdeck Roof Boards and Densinglas sheeting, a fiberglass-matt gypsum panel considered sustainable because of its durability and recycled content, in their work.—
Abigail Stone,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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That weather — sheeting rain and biting cold — hadn’t looked so ideal seven minutes in when Nordi Mukiele slipped.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The humble chewing gum wrapper.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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If every company eventually becomes a wrapper for AI, there is real value in putting them all under one owner with superior management, data, or operations.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Flowers completely cover the needle-like foliage, carpeting the garden in vibrant pink, purple, and violet-red blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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During the rainy winter and early spring months, otherworldly photos of the park make the rounds online, showing brilliant yellow, pink, and purple blooms carpeting an otherwise lunar landscape.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Tuesday, police and firefighters evacuated the Boulder Main Library after a suspicious package was found.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Though many ranches and resorts offer annual events and packages for traveling guests—Lone Mountain Ranch is known for how truly special their offers are.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The crowd spilled over to Le Bar, with its cerulean fabric swirls blanketing the ceiling, a nod to the hotel’s haute couture history.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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The fire spread to other trees and nearby brush, burning about half an acre and blanketing the area in smoke, according to KNN.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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