as in to smear
to put a thick layer of a liquid, cream, etc. over (something)
We ate lobster slathered with butter. She slathered her skin with sunscreen.
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Recent Examples of slather
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Infamously, Capitol producer Dave Dexter Jr. slathered cavernous echo over a bunch of Beatles tracks in the U.S.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
New York Times, 18 June 2024
In addition to drinking plenty of water, slather on a bit of extra moisturizer.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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Verb
Nostalgic pink Christmas decor is trending this year, and is the ultimate holiday trend to try for anyone who loves a chewy sugar cookie slathered with a generous helping of colorful frosting.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Infamously, Capitol producer Dave Dexter Jr. slathered cavernous echo over a bunch of Beatles tracks in the U.S.
—Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The success lies in the combination of crispy pork, fatty brisket, pickled onions and a slather of a sauce made with Constanzera Melaza, a popular brand of Dominican molasses, for a touch of sweetness — something completely different and completely familiar.
—New York Times, 18 June 2024
In addition to drinking plenty of water, slather on a bit of extra moisturizer.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slather
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Beijing has accused Washington of fabricating the charges to smear China's image, Reuters reports.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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And on the streets of Tripoli in the north, there are spicy fish sandwiches served on pita bread smeared with toum.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The winner will be anointed with national championship front-runner status.Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Why had the internet anointed Mangione a folk hero?Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Telecom mergers and acquisitions on the rise Potential buyers could be among a slew of companies and private equity firms jockeying for position in the U.S. broadband market, including Verizon and T-Mobile.Randy Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
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In recent years wearable technology has given us a slew of sports, training, fitness and navigation tools, from heart rate monitors and step counters to GPS golf watches and trail maps for hiking in the woods.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Luna rocked a black and red creepy clown look, while Miles dressed up and dabbed as DJ Marshmello.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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If desired, dab a small bit of mustard or barbecue sauce, if using, in the center of the pastry.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pick up a handful of potatoes, organizing them into a neat stack, and lay them in prepared baking dish with their edges aligned vertically.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The volume of technologies that make up the go-to-market technology stack results in disconnected data sources, and in turn, disconnected data is now a leading analytics challenge.Forrester, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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The posters and the key visual will be plastered across the German capital from late January.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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If that wasn’t enough, his original partner and now ex, Zaina, came prepared to bury him with high-tech receipts — specifically, a QR code plastered onto her fingernail?!Laura Bradley, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Large numbers of new people coming into the home and descending on piles of food and Christmas decorations easily trigger anxious dogs − and worst-case scenario, someone could get bit or your dog could eat something dangerous.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Against another wall is a ceiling-high pile of sacks filled with white powder.Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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While New Yorkers and all other Americans can stop texting friends, family and colleagues, there will clearly be the usual raft of texts from aging relatives and marketing companies.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the summer, spider plants produce small white flowers and rafts of baby spider plants on long, wiry stalks that trail from the plant.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Slather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slather. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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