How to Use glaze in a Sentence

glaze

1 of 2 verb
Definition of glazenext
Synonyms for glazenext
  • That’s the sort of stuff that makes Sauter’s eyes glaze over.
    — Dave Kallmann, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Oct. 2021
  • After a quick 10 minute prep, pop it in the oven for an hour and a half, then glaze and serve.
    — Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Don’t be afraid to use bourbon to cook, baste or glaze your ham.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The stairs down lead to the dining area, whose brick flooring is glazed in pale turquoise.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 June 2023
  • The mug has a gold handle and is hand-painted and glazed so each one is unique.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Learn how to work with clay, throw a bowl or mug on the wheel, and paint and glaze your masterpieces.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2021
  • And now that Tenant’s eyes have glazed over—late fees for rent are $5000 per day.
    — Sam Spero, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Fix caulking around frames and glazing on panes for a like-new look.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • They were glazed with a sauce that wasn’t too sweet or too overwhelming.
    — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 29 June 2018
  • The attendees, whose eyes had started to glaze over, laughed.
    — Dan Rockmore, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2022
  • It will be glazed with a vanilla and bourbon glaze to accent the chocolate and dark fruits.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Don’t glaze over the metaverse news as simply a fleeting fad.
    — Sidney Swift, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Her eyes glaze over, and her body becomes limp as her pleas go unheard.
    — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2020
  • But before your eyes glaze fully over, know that this part will be quick.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired, 18 Apr. 2021
  • Set a rack inside a baking sheet (to glaze the cake later).
    — BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Snag a spot at one of the picnic tables outside, then tack on some pork ribs glazed in a sharp and sweet sauce.
    — Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Oyster sauce, soy sauce and garlic are cooked with the eggplant to glaze it with tons of flavor.
    — Ben Mimscooking Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Use honey to make kale chips or to glaze carrots, beets, walnuts, or cashews.
    — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 13 Dec. 2023
  • It was first painted a vibrant green that was glazed over in a medium aqua blue, then combed through to look like grain.
    — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 16 June 2023
  • In a way, its even fired and glazed into the community itself.
    — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 11 June 2018
  • Continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until the top is glazed and bubbling.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2019
  • Elizabeth says that when her mother talks about this fudgy cake, her eyes glaze over.
    — Elizabeth Heiskell, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2024
  • These are simple, straightforward — bang them out, pipe them out, glaze them, frost them, eat them.
    — New York Times, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The nitty gritty of how it’s calculated If thoughts of math make your eyes glaze over, feel free to skip this part.
    — Journal Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2023
  • The beef tastes of sweet soy, and the lobster is glazed in a ruddy sauce made with aji panca, a mild Peruvian pepper.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2019
  • In fact, nothing made his eyes glaze over faster than overtly trying to talk politics in the car.
    — Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Generously glaze the duck, then pour the stock over everything but the bird.
    — Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2020
  • The zipper-like arrangement rests atop the same miso and cider glaze the duck is cooked in and is adorned with braised pearl onion petals holding spicy duck pâté.
    — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2019
  • If those modern metrics make your eyes glaze over, perhaps the comps will resonate.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 26 July 2023
  • Perhaps the topic, in general, makes your eyes glaze over with talk of long snappers.
    — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Jan. 2022
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glaze

2 of 2 noun
  • The pot needs more glaze.
  • The pot is covered with a bright red glaze.
  • The dough is so, so, fluffy, and the glaze is nice and sweet.
    — Haley Laurence | Hlaurence@al.com, al, 20 July 2023
  • Once out of the oven, drizzle on a creamy vanilla glaze.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2023
  • The glaze combines chiles, sesame oil, spiced soy sauce and a dose of brown sugar.
    — Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The round yeast doughnut is filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Brush a 1-inch border all around the rectangle with the egg glaze.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Cool before glazing: A hot cake will soak up the glaze.
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2023
  • A morning of sparkling ice glaze on trees (with roads salted, of course).
    — cleveland, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The crispy nuggets are promptly tossed in a three-chili rub and the same glaze used for Fed Pig’s superb spare ribs.
    — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
  • Amp up gloss with an oil treatment or at-home hair glaze.
    — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, 14 Apr. 2023
  • The glaze: a gooey, cloudy substance that varnishes the ring of cake, pure glucose soon to strike the palate.
    — Peter Rubin, Longreads, 2 Feb. 2023
  • There are two components to this dish: the collars and Owens’ wing glaze.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024
  • To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk.
    — Emanuella Grinberg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Pull it fresh out of the oven and brush it with butter, then drizzle the glaze graciously over the hot loaf.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Remove scones from the oven and brush tops evenly with glaze mixture.
    — America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2023
  • Flip, brush caps with adobo glaze and broil until browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Top the tarts with a lemon glaze and colorful sprinkles.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023
  • As the cake cools, the glaze soaks in and forms a delicate shellac—almost like a glazed donut—on the surface.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The stoneware piece features an off-white and red glaze decal finish.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Rich chocolate sauce and sweet cream frosting glaze are added on top.
    — Grace Cady, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2023
  • Toss to coat then pour half of the glaze over the carrots; simmer until the carrots are tender.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Inessential layers had been burned away, and new and lasting glazes baked in.
    — Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The sweet-spicy glaze gets its satisfying depth from sesame oil and soy sauce.
    — Dana Bowen / Photography By Landon Speers For The Wall Street Journal , WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
  • While the rice underneath can be a bit cold and hard at times, the texture of the fish and the vinegar in the glaze save both the texture and the taste of the overall bite.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2023
  • This brown sugar ham is packed with flavor thanks to a sweet cola and whiskey glaze.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
  • Let set on the baking sheet until the glaze hardens, about 15 minutes.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Curly ramen noodles are topped with a soft-boiled egg, a slice of nori and a lotus root, which echoes the bowl’s black-and-white glaze.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The glaze on our black bathroom sink is just about gone, but the rest of the sink is in excellent condition.
    — Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Meat is seared or broiled, then given a lustrous shine with a glaze of soy, mirin, and sugar.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Jan. 2023

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