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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
William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Hours later, the artist returned to her hotel from an event ready to try the new treats, beginning with one that looks like a lemon-lime hybrid with a hard coating.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
With a ceramic coating, this fast heating curling iron reaches up to 430 degrees and makes for smooth hair and long-lasting curls.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Jackets were often collarless; coatings mimicked the appearance of lamination and distressed houndstooth was carried throug men’s and women’s pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Paint and coatings giant Valspar has been the title sponsor since 2014 and has just extended its deal with the tour until 2030.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Hours later, the artist returned to her hotel from an event ready to try the new treats, beginning with one that looks like a lemon-lime hybrid with a hard coating.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
With a ceramic coating, this fast heating curling iron reaches up to 430 degrees and makes for smooth hair and long-lasting curls.
—Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Jackets were often collarless; coatings mimicked the appearance of lamination and distressed houndstooth was carried throug men’s and women’s pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coating
Noun
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With fresh investment backing from a consortium of financial partners, the company has secured approximately $150 million to support its future growth.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a track record of innovation or business success, possess significant financial backing, and have a business plan that aligns with national priorities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 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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The split among Democrats in how to respond to President Donald Trump mirrors the greater internal divide in a party that is still trying to find its footing facing.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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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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Get your greens Take lollipop and remove the candy from the stem, replace it with a single Brussels sprout and put the wrapper back on to hide the surprise.—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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Copilot has made it into Windows 11 (and even, to a more limited extent, the aging Windows 10) as a native app, and then a wrapper around a web app, and soon as a native app again.—
Andrew Cunningham,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 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
Noun
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The package contained a roll of very thin paper that has seeds embedded in it.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Bugatti has yet to announce how much the Équipe Pur Sang option package will cost, but expect to add a significant amount to the Tourbillon’s $4.1 million starting price.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Officials said McIntosh used social media to sell the sheets and envelopes, with customers paying her to mail the documents to inmates at correctional facilities, the prosecutors said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the brief clip, Uchis blows on a shelf full of candles while rocking rollers in her hair, sparking flames as if by magic, before grabbing an envelope with the album’s title on it.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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TikTok Is Now Delivering Viral Dishes like Baked Feta Pasta Nationwide (Exclusive) While the plating process clearly takes time, the food prep process adds to it because Mohmedi makes all of her recipes from scratch.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Best for Dual Stimulation: Unbound Nipple & Clit Clamp Courtesy of brand Unbound Nipple & Clit Clamp $35 Unbound Type: Nipple/clit clamps Material: Brass, 24K-gold plating Waterproof: Yes Feeling adventurous?—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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