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verb

past tense of coat

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Recent Examples of coated
Verb
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
Adjective
  • What’s Fat Tuesday without a free Krispy Kreme doughnut? On March 4, Mardi Gras revelers wearing colorful beads synonymous with the cultural and religious holiday can get a free original glazed doughnut in-store, Krispy Kreme said in a news release.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
  • This will feature lots of natural light thanks to the skylights already mentioned, plus a transparent facade made up of aluminum and glass, with glazed louvers.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The sidewalk outside the church is now blanketed with a sea of flowers, a somber tribute to the victims.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many share photos online of its old-fashioned buildings blanketed in snow and illuminated by lamplight that create a nostalgic atmosphere.
    AFP, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tea type and the grind level also played a part in adsorbing toxic metals, with finely ground black tea leaves performing the best on that score.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Stir in the onions and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The protagonist rises to the challenge with a polished piece of piloting and successfully links up with his objective.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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