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
David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Wax paper is typically coated with paraffin wax, although more sustainable and compostable options may be treated with beeswax or soy wax.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Toss, toss, toss, until all the butter is coated.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Repeat process until all chocolate balls are coated.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This fuel type consists of uranium kernels coated with multiple layers of carbon and ceramic materials.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Fringed chandeliers made from agave plants hung from the ceiling, golden bananas framed the bar, a velvet maroon tone coated the room, and glamorous merriment filled the air.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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
The mac and cheese is coated with buttery bubbly cheese and is just as comforting for these colder months.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Wax paper is typically coated with paraffin wax, although more sustainable and compostable options may be treated with beeswax or soy wax.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Toss, toss, toss, until all the butter is coated.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Repeat process until all chocolate balls are coated.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
This fuel type consists of uranium kernels coated with multiple layers of carbon and ceramic materials.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2024
Fringed chandeliers made from agave plants hung from the ceiling, golden bananas framed the bar, a velvet maroon tone coated the room, and glamorous merriment filled the air.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
The flower-petal design offers two main advantages over spheres, which are typically either coated with medication or carry it in a minuscule internal reservoir.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coated
Verb
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Those subsidies became more generous under the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021 to ensure more Americans were covered during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Featuring over 3,000 glazed tile mosaics, fresco panels, intricate filigree and brickwork, the wall also encompasses vivid and colorful illustrations of angels and demons, humans and birds, hunting and battle scenes, not to mention plentiful floral and geometric motifs.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The panoramic living area is fully glazed and openable on all sides, creating a seamless connection between the interior and exterior.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The winter blast continued after snowfall of up to 3 feet blanketed the Sierra Nevada earlier in the week.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The winter blast continued after snowfall of up to 3 feet (90 centimeters) blanketed the Sierra Nevada earlier in the week.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 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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Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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In a bowl, combine brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Onscreen, Supergirl has historically been portrayed as a kind, good-hearted, polished girl — not dissimilar to Superman, in fact.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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