as in glazed
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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
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
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The look is a go-to for celebrities like Hailey Bieber (glazed donut nails, anyone?), Kate Hudson, and Selena Gomez, due to its versatility and eye-catching shine.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
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The Pot of Gold Doughnut takes an original glazed doughnut, dips it in caramel icing and adds caramel buttercream and glittery sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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
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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The palate is said to have notes of freshly baked pastry, golden syrup, ground coffee, sea salt, warm sand, and beach bonfire smoke.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2025
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Infuse with Unique Ingredients: For a special twist, try adding freshly ground coffee or cocoa powder.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The Pill also delivers big, polished sound, with refined clarity and punctual definition.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The waterproof, lightweight EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) fabrication of any Birkenstock shoe would also be a fun choice for this look in lieu of the polished leather Boston style and would add a bit more shine to the fashion-forward look.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
23 May 2025
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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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