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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
  • Shipley Do-Nuts is helping customers ease the Tax Day blues with a $4.15 deal for a half dozen glazed donuts, available Friday, April 11 through Tuesday, April 15.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In a sea of subtle glazed nails and micro-French manicures, Rihanna's matte black nails are a breath of fresh air.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
    David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper.
    Wire Report, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The water must be heated to 92° to 95°C (197° to 203°F) and forced (at a specific pressure) through a bed of 7 to 9 grams (about a quarter of an ounce) of finely ground coffee for 20 to 30 seconds.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The effortless and beachy hairstyle has taken a back seat in recent years to more polished styles like sleek bobs, liquid hair, and voluminous blowouts.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Authentic and relatable videos often perform better than highly polished productions.
    Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Coated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coated. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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