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as in disaster
something that has failed
the get-acquainted meeting with his fiancée's parents turned out to be a complete frost
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as in to bug
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it was the salesclerk's high-handed rudeness that really frosted me
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Recent Examples of frost
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Their World Cup lineup includes Carousel Cakes’ World Cup Soccer Funnyfetti Cake and its sprinkle‑filled layers, buttercream frosting and soccer‑ball decorations; and the more interactively aggressive Knipschildt Chocolatier World Cup Chocolate Match Ball.
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Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Late summer is often the best time to plant veggie seeds for fall harvests, while many perennials can be transplanted in fall, up to 4 to 6 weeks before the first frost is expected in your area.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Verb
At its most basic, a poke cake is made by poking holes into a warm cake and pouring on a frosting or filling mixture.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Their World Cup lineup includes Carousel Cakes’ World Cup Soccer Funnyfetti Cake and its sprinkle‑filled layers, buttercream frosting and soccer‑ball decorations; and the more interactively aggressive Knipschildt Chocolatier World Cup Chocolate Match Ball.
—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frost
Noun
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The rocks closest to the spray were white with rime, and a faint rainbow hung in the air, a diaphanous net catching color.
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Rodríguez said numerous public officials died in the disaster, including security personnel, municipal employees and military officers.
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The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.
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What really bugs me about this moment, and about the battle and its aftermath, is the lack of feeling.
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The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
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The hoar frost made the trees sparkle as though Earthquake Park were contained in a snow globe.
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Furthermore, the clear conditions preceding the storm could have led to the formation of a layer of light, feathery frost, known as surface hoar.
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According to Castillo, one of the most significant failures has been the tendency to treat many squatter complaints as civil disputes rather than criminal investigations.
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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Paraguay’s tactics, seeking to frustrate and disrupt France, had annoyed Henry as well as the current team and coach.
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Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
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The cave walls shimmer with hoarfrost, delicate ice filaments that resemble an intricate frozen lacework.
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Nearby, hoarfrost shimmered on hemlock branches, a bear cub peered out from a hole in the snow, and a sudden, terrifying silence echoed in the ears of the man’s ski partners.
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In the work of fiction, the ship is taken over to prevent catastrophe.
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The young girls are referred to as Heaven’s 27 by their surviving families, who are determined to honor their legacy by ensuring such a catastrophe never happens again.
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“Frost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frost. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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