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noun

plural of coat

as in wools

the hairy covering of a mammal especially when fine, soft, and thick a poodle's coat is often extremely curly

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verb

present tense third-person singular of coat

as in blankets

to form a layer over thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon

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Recent Examples of coats

Noun

In the campaign, Pugh poses wrapped in one of the brand’s camel coats in a minimalist room in front of the camera of Mario Sorrenti, who has a long-standing relationship with the fashion company. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 There’s a giant teacup — stripped down to primer gray — in the spray paint bay waiting for its new coats. — Carole Horst, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 The teaser and a batch of photos don’t offer many specifics, but several people wearing heavy coats, hats and scarves suggest a fall or winter setting, which would put the new season’s timeline several months after season two. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 The first half of October is usually a safe bet for thick coats without battling extreme cold and snow. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 For a vintage outerwear find with less risk, Haspel recommends sticking with cloth coats instead. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026 Refresh the Entryway Fall means that back-to-school season is in full swing, and minimalists know that the entryway should be well-prepped for backpacks, shoes, and coats, explains Lauren Saltman, the founder of Living Simplified. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026 Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Women wore workout sets while walking their dogs, goldendoodles in their creamy apricot coats. — Téa Mutonji, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Add the fresh corn, okra, and diced tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes break down into a sauce that coats the tender vegetables. — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 The Mediterranean sun, at its apex, burns as white as the signature paint that coats most Mykonian homes. — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2026 An intense dry rub coats the chicken both pre- and post-frying, imparting a crunchy crust with slow-building heat. — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 Combine the broccoli mixture with the crispy pasta, balsamic vinegar, butter, and toasted pine nuts, and toss everything together over medium-high heat until the butter melts and coats the noodles. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026 They’re formed when a grain of grit enters an oyster’s shell, and the mollusk coats that irritant with layer after layer of nacre. — Bykaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The Earth has four major layers, and the two outermost make up a thin surface that coats the planet. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Mold still coats the walls along with holes in the ceiling. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 26 June 2026 The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coats

Noun

Using luxurious cottons, silks, wools and linen to emphasize the simplicity and ease of wardrobe staples — T-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, skirts, button-down shirts, pants and tunics — elevating their wearability for day and night.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Although the word cashmere is sometimes incorrectly applied to extremely soft wools, only the product of the cashmere goat is true cashmere.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026

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In May and early June, snow still blankets much of the terrain around White Pass, while spring runoff sends water rushing over the route’s many waterfalls.

— Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
The Lineage warehouse fire, which erupted a mile away nearly two months ago, still blankets the church every morning with the fetid stench of millions of pounds of rotting food that have yet to be trucked away.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of blankets

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As estrogen falls while testosterone continues circulating, once-fine facial hairs can become coarser and more noticeable.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026
Anastasia’s ultra-slim Brow Wiz has been the industry’s answer for years because its micro-tip draws individual hairs where none exist while filling in patches with fullness.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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The collection of patents covers a wide swath of elements associated with the rise of AI music, including moderation, watermarking, licensed distribution and monetization.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
The settlement covers the Gill case and claims involving about 2,000 other infants, according to Abbott.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of covers

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The collection was heavy on embellishments, with embroidery, crystals, bows, pearls and sequins decorating miniskirts, capri pants, jackets and more.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
His has recorded and toured incessantly since the ‘60s and his name can also be found in film credits, on book jackets and now on a line of cannabis products.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026