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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 frosting
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The bakery is known for its cake flavors as well as the bright colorful decorations and creamy frosting.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
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
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Noun
Use our basic vanilla frosting in place of the cream-cheese frosting.
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Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
The bakery is known for its cake flavors as well as the bright colorful decorations and creamy frosting.
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Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
Verb
The cake is crowned with a layer of thick, buttery, strawberry frosting, adding decadence to this strawberry dessert that transcends seasons.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
At its most basic, a poke cake is made by poking holes into a warm cake and pouring on a frosting or filling mixture.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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But what if diversity wasn’t just a checkbox or an ornament for your outward-facing messaging?
Verb
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.
Noun
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Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, garnish with a mint crown and enjoy.
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Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs.
Verb
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Travis was snapped having a blast bothering Jason as the duo attended a match between Jupiter Links GC and The Bay Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 3.
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For now, the Royals hope to figure out exactly what’s bothering him.
Noun
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People love to fantasize about clothes, to imagine what their own bodies might feel like encased in finery or outfitted in some outré style.
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My family saw plenty of dancing, impromptu music jams and people kitted out in their national finery.
Verb
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The necessity of the trip at all is what's been bugging me.
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His doctor had been bugging him for years to get a colonoscopy because of his age, but Driggers declined.
Noun
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.
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Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree.
Verb
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Unanswered workplace messages are a common, irritating phenomenon, often perceived as deliberate avoidance despite recipients being active elsewhere.
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Morales turns another character who can be irritating into one whose lot, and whose needs, demands attention.
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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