How to Use coarse in a Sentence

coarse

adjective
Definition of coarsenext
Synonyms for coarsenext
  • Some hairs on my face are so coarse, in fact, that they could be used as war tools for a small army of ants.
    — Hunter Lacey, Allure, 3 July 2024
  • Don't skip the finishing touch of coarse sea salt and black pepper.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2022
  • These were paired with hot links — spicy, coarse-ground sausages — a handful of fries and a few slices of white bread.
    — Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2022
  • His beauty is coarse and a little wrong, and the combination is thrilling.
    — Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with coarse salt to taste.
    — Laura McLively, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
  • For the freshest taste, start with whole bean coffee and grind it to a coarse consistency using a burr grinder.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022
  • But despite this coarse resolution, flies see and process fast movements very quickly.
    — CNN, 7 Sep. 2022
  • The thin, hand-cut fries are adorned with chunks of coarse salt and offered to guests as a heaping pile of decadent deliciousness.
    — Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 10 July 2024
  • The team also found coarse sediments likely transported by tsunamis.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Most seem to prefer an organic mixture of coarse compost, hay, straw and leaves as favorite mulch materials.
    — Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022
  • The Firm Smoothing Brush for thick, coarse hair has a similar form factor but slightly stiffer bristles.
    — PCMAG, 9 July 2024
  • Detective Reese was issued a notice of verbal counseling for coarse language.
    — Fox 19 Digital Staff, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2022
  • By 1840, the city had overtaken Leeds, in England, in the production of coarse linen.
    — David Brown, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Making cold brew starts by steeping coarse coffee grounds in cold water over a long period of time — usually 12 to 24 hours.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Using fingertips, rub cold butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse sand.
    — Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2022
  • My dry, coarse hair just glides around the tube - very smooth.
    — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Just put some on the coarse side of a damp sponge and gently scrub the stains on the tub.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Salt the rim of your glass with coarse sea salt to get just a taste with each sip.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • The skillet was easy to clean by hand, and browned bits came off with the coarse side of a sponge.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Dip top of the rim into coarse salt to completely go around the rim.
    — al, 20 Dec. 2022
  • In a large bowl, using a potato masher, mash half of the beans to a coarse paste.
    — Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Step 1On small plate, combine lime zest and coarse salt.
    — Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Better to used coarse, aged wood mulch than fresh chips.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Better to use coarse, aged wood mulch than fresh chips.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
  • People with curls or coarse hair know the struggle of finding the right tools for a blowout.
    — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 28 Jan. 2023
  • Low grit means the particles are bigger and are much more coarse to the touch.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
  • It’s the perfect weight for coarse facial hair and is thick enough to tame even the wiriest whiskers.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The tires, noisy on coarse surfaces, hint at tramlining, and the ride is firm but not harsh.
    — Peter Robinson, Car and Driver, 23 July 2023
  • Pulse to break down the almonds and oats until the mixture forms a coarse meal, 10 to 15 pulses.
    — Louisa Shafia, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • As a general rule, men’s skin tends to be more oily, and there’s more coarse hair.
    — Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 15 June 2023

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