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Recent Examples of crusted
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.
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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
Kingfish is crusted in chile and garlic, set atop a fennel-coconut puree.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
For dinner, Federico and his staff were offering herb crusted rack of lamb, a pork chop with butter, sage and mortadella, or pan-seared halibut.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The patty is crusted in pepper.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The restaurant was in violation of 16 standards, including a container of hand soap stored with customer foods and food debris crusted on clean utensil shelving.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Something crusted their corners shut.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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
Kingfish is crusted in chile and garlic, set atop a fennel-coconut puree.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
For dinner, Federico and his staff were offering herb crusted rack of lamb, a pork chop with butter, sage and mortadella, or pan-seared halibut.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 1 Jan. 2026
The patty is crusted in pepper.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
The restaurant was in violation of 16 standards, including a container of hand soap stored with customer foods and food debris crusted on clean utensil shelving.
—Evan Moore
december 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Dec. 2025
Something crusted their corners shut.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crusted
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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
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The antique dazzler was crafted in 1938 by Cartier and comes encrusted with 203 diamonds.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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These panels are coated with a photothermal dye that captures and converts sunlight into heat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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