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Definition of frostednext

frosted

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verb

past tense of frost

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of frosted
Adjective
Some bottles are opaque, while others feature clear or frosted glass. Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 27 June 2026 Before mowing, wait for frosted grass to thaw and dry completely. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
Verb
At the Port Authority Bus Terminal expansion, half a mile uptown, Staller trained his lens on giant tubes of steel rimmed with teeth—core drill sections, frosted with snow, like colossal ziti topped with mozzarella cheese—which a crane was hoisting into place. Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026 Serve your cake or cupcakes frosted with cream cheese frosting at room temperature for the best taste and texture. Molly Allen, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frosted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosted
Adjective
  • Beneath the charges for chicken and ribeye skewers, french fries and iced teas, the Town Center mall restaurant had added a 20% automatic gratuity and 3% service fee.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • In addition to their handcrafted coffee and coffee flavors – that brew assorted hot or iced lattes, cappuccinos and Americanos – the couple plan to package their tea leaves in tea bags and offer smoothies and lemonade at the Ramona location.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Others are annoyed that its ambiguous language will create confusion over how — or if — the state will enforce compliance.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • David goes on a tour of the past 250 years and is deeply annoyed by every facet of it.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Iran-Qatar talks today will cover the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as its frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tuesday.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
    Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • When Riley returned to the table, La La told me that his high profile in the city sometimes bugged her, because fans were always interrupting them, even sitting down at their table.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
  • Upon arriving at big-league camp this spring, Rojas said the different grip initially bugged him.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the lobby, there are grab-and-go health bowls in refrigerated vending machines, and the Refuel Bar has an impressive smoothie and shake menu.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
  • The bacteria can survive and grow under refrigerated conditions and can spread to other foods and surfaces.
    JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • But the idea has irritated California’s billionaire class, and some have left the state in protest or threatened to do so.
    Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Hasslers, the researchers found, tended to be people who irritated the study respondents but whom the respondents could not escape.
    Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • To keep the roots of your strawberry plants from freezing, place them in an unheated garage or shed, or under a deck.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps and stored in a cool location such as an unheated garage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Maybe Bill Plaschke would be aware of that, and give due credit, if his hometown major newspaper bothered to have a dedicated correspondent covering one of the city’s NBA teams.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • For all the breathless coverage devoted to celebrity engagements, weddings, and whirlwind divorces, some of Hollywood’s most enduring love stories involve couples who never bothered with the paperwork.
    Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

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“Frosted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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