Thesaurus results for ENCRUST

encrust

verb

in-ˈkrəst

variants also incrust

Definition of encrust

as in to smear

to cover with a hardened layer refrigerator shelves that were encrusted with the residue of many spills

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Recent Examples of encrust Inside the Imam Hussein shrine, pilgrims in men's and women's sections press against the gold and silver-encrusted latticework around the spot where he was killed, many striking their foreheads in grief. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 As cities race to figure out to handle this growing plague encrusting bridges and landmarks, one town has found a solution through art. — Ash Bhardwaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 The fan guards in the walk-in cooler was encrusted with residue. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026 There were also issues with wastewater disposal, damaged floors, and pots and pans encrusted with food debris and grease deposits. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for encrust

Recent Examples of Synonyms for encrust

Verb

With a major election less than a week away, candidates and their consultants are pounding Floridians with a barrage of words — some intended to cast themselves in a flattering light, some intended to smear and degrade their opponents.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Apparently, ancient Greeks used breadsticks smeared with olive oil as a lubricant.

— Rachel Handler, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of smear

Verb

They are coated with gold and parylene C, a polymer that improves biocompatibility.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Warhol’s Portrait of Michael Chow (1984) shows the restaurateur across two panels coated in the artist’s trademark diamond dust.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of coat

Verb

The Hummer was found caked with mud, which Parker’s mother and sister said earlier this year was unusual and not from the driveway of the home that Parker shared with her mother.

— Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Holden’s vignettes are caked in grime and emerge at a reckless pace.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026