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
Rich Owen, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The streusel is a brown-sugar coated and chewy, toasted coconut and crunchy pecan mixture that adds a ton of texture to every bite.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Coat plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray and place, coated side down, over dough.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Let mixer run until butter is broken down into smaller, flour-coated pieces about the size of a pea, about 1 minute.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 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
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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Add fennel, apples, celery, parsley, and fennel fronds to dressing, tossing until coated.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Toss apples in a bowl with the honey and cinnamon until apples are coated.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Giant white turnips resemble rutabaga and are often wax-coated after harvest to create a vapor barrier that seals in moisture and prolongs shelf life.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon, then roll the balls gently in the mixture until coated.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Blending thriller, drama and romance tropes coated in an overall ironic tone, the film marks the directorial debut of Rampoldi, who is a prominent Italian screenwriter.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The top is coated in a soft-touch plastic.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
The TrailSeekers come with high-quality BaK-4 glass and multi-coated optics, as well as waterproofing and nitrogen purging, making these binoculars usable in all manner of weather conditions.
—Rich Owen, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The streusel is a brown-sugar coated and chewy, toasted coconut and crunchy pecan mixture that adds a ton of texture to every bite.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Air flows through modular containers filled with these coated filters.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Coat plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray and place, coated side down, over dough.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Let mixer run until butter is broken down into smaller, flour-coated pieces about the size of a pea, about 1 minute.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 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
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
Adjective
Reduce the heat to medium-high and pour in the hoisin mixture, stirring constantly until the beef is fully coated in sauce, about 1 minute.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Add fennel, apples, celery, parsley, and fennel fronds to dressing, tossing until coated.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Toss apples in a bowl with the honey and cinnamon until apples are coated.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Giant white turnips resemble rutabaga and are often wax-coated after harvest to create a vapor barrier that seals in moisture and prolongs shelf life.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon, then roll the balls gently in the mixture until coated.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Blending thriller, drama and romance tropes coated in an overall ironic tone, the film marks the directorial debut of Rampoldi, who is a prominent Italian screenwriter.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The top is coated in a soft-touch plastic.
—PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2025
The outer surfaces were then sanded, covered with rice paper, coated, painted, and polished to a smooth hydrodynamic finish.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Verb
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The living room walls in Paulsen’s home are covered in framed photos of Kelly and their kids.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Smart-casual works almost everywhere, but dress modestly (elbows, knees covered) in heritage spots.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, Loro Piana opened a Los Angeles flagship on Rodeo Drive with a striking facade featuring glazed ceramic tiles in varying hues of the brand’s signature kummel color (a brownish-red) made by a Tuscan company, inspired by the soft, undulating texture of the brand’s fabrics.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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And Dunkin’s glazed doughnut is just fine, though nothing spectacular.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When the asteroid struck Earth, a cloud of dust laced with iridium, a metal common in meteorites, blanketed the planet.—
DINO GRANDONI THE WASHINGTON POST,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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Either way, the 80-plus-degree coat of sunshine that blanketed the region the past few days was set to be a memory, according to the National Weather Service.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Flamingo’s Wax Strips make the process simple, with super sticky, pre-waxed strips that lift hair from the root.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Lovers of some hardware will be happy to know that the new, tradition-honoring Logger features nickel eyelets, which contrast impeccably with the richness of its waxed leather.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The space features details in burnished brass and canaletto walnut, which are intended to complement the Luxury Leisurewear offering.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Benefits of flaxseed Two tablespoons (about one serving) of ground flaxseed have around 70 calories, nearly 3 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.—
Christina Chaey,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Soon, pre-ground coffees were available as well, thanks to technological advancements that allowed for long-term storage.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Today’s comfy trousers look polished but feel as comfy as your favorite pair of sweatpants.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Some of the highlights of the collection are the super heavyweight sweatshirts and joggers (650g) designed to hold shape wear after wear; a heavyweight jersey (300g) with an oversized, roomy fit; and an interlock jersey (300g) with a polished finish.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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