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as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The findings are detailed in a study published January 29 in the journal Science Advances, and could help chemists and engineers develop new anti-ice coatings for more durable fabrics, skis, snowboards, and more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
These findings could lead to new and safe ways of creating an anti-stick coating on certain products.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Here the screen’s accurate color performance, modest brightness, and anti-glare coating all work very well together.
—PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025
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Although it was first developed for puffing and toasting, Adaptive Coaching is equally effective in other operations such as drying, cooling, roasting, and coating.
—Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
The findings are detailed in a study published January 29 in the journal Science Advances, and could help chemists and engineers develop new anti-ice coatings for more durable fabrics, skis, snowboards, and more.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
These findings could lead to new and safe ways of creating an anti-stick coating on certain products.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Here the screen’s accurate color performance, modest brightness, and anti-glare coating all work very well together.
—PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Noun
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Sanchez has been replaced by Jorgensen after losing the backing of head coach Enzo Maresca.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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His comments have won the backing of Israeli ultranationalists, some of whom constitute key components of Netanyahu's ruling coalition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ill be covering the hardware launches in January so follow me here on Forbes using the blue button below, Facebook or YouTube to get the latest news and reviews.—
Antony Leather,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Aside from hardware, metallics are being used for cabinet facings, inlays, and even island panels, transforming them into statement design features.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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What consequences is Timberlake facing? Not a DWI charge anymore.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
13 Sep. 2024
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There is no need to seal homemade wrappers with water.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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Arrange 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling in an even horizontal mound just below the center of the wrapper.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spectacular satellite imagery has captured the ongoing lake-effect snowstorm blanketing the Great Lakes region.—
Stephan Pechdimaldji,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, Wisconsin's Lake Superior shoreline was hit with a lake-effect snow event, blanketing the area with a few feet of snow, and whipping up the ice balls.—
Caitlin Looby,
Journal Sentinel,
12 Dec. 2024
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Monday, February 17, marks Presidents Day—meaning many schools and companies will be closed for the day, but what does that mean for your mail and packages?—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The package, which is available to book until March 15, is priced from $20,000 for two guests and $35,000 for four and includes private transportation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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Will more brown envelopes be slipped under tables, all in the name of retaining or winning business?—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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For example, some laser printer devices won’t accept envelopes or cards, while others ask you to feed these non-standard sizes by hand rather than automatically.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unlike Olympic medals these days which are mostly made of silver with gold plating, these were smaller and made entirely of gold.—
Michael Casey,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Each dish will be a fascinating journey through the art of plating: a unique approach that redefines the rules of mise en place, both visually and gastronomically, from breakfast to aperitif.—
Benedetta Rossi,
Architectural Digest,
20 Nov. 2024
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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