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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
Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
What’s not to love about an airy vanilla cake, a billowy seven-minute frosting, and a shower of coconut for crunch?
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Place 1 Cake layer, cut side up, on a plate or cake stand; spread 1 1/2 cups frosting in an even layer to edges of Cake using an offset spatula.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Helen’s cake was a chocolate chip cookie cake with a birthday message written in pink and blue frosting.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
What’s not to love about an airy vanilla cake, a billowy seven-minute frosting, and a shower of coconut for crunch?
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Add your favorite chocolate frosting to complete the look.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Place 1 Cake layer, cut side up, on a plate or cake stand; spread 1 1/2 cups frosting in an even layer to edges of Cake using an offset spatula.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
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After removing ornaments and dusting your tree, go ahead and dismantle it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Four Freedoms Roosevelt named were not rhetorical ornaments offered as inspiration so much as a diagnosis.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, rage bait can be relatively harmless – a recipe that contains disgusting food combinations or someone annoying their pet, partner or sibling.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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But what’s been annoying me even more is that these women should have been trained by producers to start recording on their own cell phones if drama starts to unfold after cameras go down.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Drizzle with the olive oil and garnish with the remaining parsley.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add most of the arugula reserving a few leaves for a garnish, the capers, and most of the fresh herb leaves reserving some for a garnish.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Try taking just 10 or 15 minutes at the same time each day to write out what's bothering you.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2026
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My stomach has been bothering me all day.—
Dave Skretta,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trees must be clean of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wires, string and any other festive finery.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Dec. 2025
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Admire the Queen Anne and Italianate architecture, including original staircases, fireplace mantles and woodwork, and see these homes bedecked in their best holiday finery.—
Rasputin Todd,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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That thing’s been bugging on him for a while.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 Dec. 2025
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Then Julian dropped one of his wireless earbuds into Olympia’s purse, using it as a crude bugging device.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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If the beautiful ironwork pieces from Cox London and vintage filigree got together, this sconce would be their love child.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Fresh air helps clear out lingering smells, dust, and potentially irritating VOCs, says Mitchell.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, discussions with siblings, relatives and neighbors might be irritating or worse.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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