as in blankets
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coats
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Moisture trapped in their coats or ears can lead to infections or skin issues.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The long silhouette with trumpet hems that ended mid-calf continued throughout the collection — as skirts worn with blouson coats, as dresses with matching flyaway scarves and ties, and as trench coats.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
There are classic fashion spreads on coats and must-have bags, intermingled with more surprising, niche stories, like a profile on the French design collective Inventaire or an interview with emerging photographer Jude Lartey.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The slim fit layers wonderfully under heavier coats or on top of a long-sleeve tee.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Unless your stain’s instruction label specifies otherwise, applying several thin coats of stain rather than drenching the surface with stain will yield the best absorption and most even finish.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The Wednesday breakout channels major Meg-Ryan-in-the-’90s energy in a mix of great coats, sharp loafers and chic sets.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously and tossing constantly, until sauce is thickened, glossy, and coats pasta, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
The metal also helps form the myelin that coats and insulates the communication lines and helps microglial cells clear cellular debris that can impede brain function.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
The formula includes celery seed (rich in strengthening fatty acids) and lots of vitamins (B5, E, and F), while the sheer pink hue can double as a lovely blush polish after two coats.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Moisture trapped in their coats or ears can lead to infections or skin issues.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The long silhouette with trumpet hems that ended mid-calf continued throughout the collection — as skirts worn with blouson coats, as dresses with matching flyaway scarves and ties, and as trench coats.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
There are classic fashion spreads on coats and must-have bags, intermingled with more surprising, niche stories, like a profile on the French design collective Inventaire or an interview with emerging photographer Jude Lartey.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Three old ladies dressed in black peer through a tiny shop window, and a group of children in thick winter coats play with a Jack Russell dog.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The slim fit layers wonderfully under heavier coats or on top of a long-sleeve tee.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Unless your stain’s instruction label specifies otherwise, applying several thin coats of stain rather than drenching the surface with stain will yield the best absorption and most even finish.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The Wednesday breakout channels major Meg-Ryan-in-the-’90s energy in a mix of great coats, sharp loafers and chic sets.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Defining Gel coats the hair in flexible, humidity-resistant polymers to form structured spirals with zero frizz.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2025
Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously and tossing constantly, until sauce is thickened, glossy, and coats pasta, 2 to 3 minutes.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
The metal also helps form the myelin that coats and insulates the communication lines and helps microglial cells clear cellular debris that can impede brain function.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coats
Noun
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To add to the exclusivity, a selection of women’s styles will debut at the pop-up, including day-to-night separates in silks and wools, with brocade and argyle patterns, as well as outerwear in a range of materials ideal for the coming winter months—such as leather, shearling, and mohair.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His droll voiceover, which warmly blankets and contextualizes his imagery, provides viewers an entrée into an worldview effortlessly engaged with culture, politics, and the smallest details of his private life.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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And the Eero Pro 6E, at $150 off, blankets your home in a fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6E mesh network while easily managing smart home gear.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The clear gel feels silky, not goopy, and holds hairs in place without breaking down into flakes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The woolly, deeply-lobed foliage of dusty miller is covered in tiny silver hairs that give leaves a silver to white sheen.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Swift announced The Life of a Showgirl, her LP co-produced with Max Martin and Shellback, in mid-August, and has since shared several vinyl variants with different album covers for the record.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The recall covers power banks with model numbers A1647, A1652, A1257, A1681 and A1689 with serial numbers listed on the back or side of the device.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Uniqlo saw an opportunity to transform fleece jackets from frumpy technical gear into a stylish, affordable basic by manufacturing at scale.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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My favorite hack is layering my outfits with stylish jackets.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Coats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coats. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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