as in annoying
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
Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
These treats are made with vanilla cookies and a marshmallow center, but the frosting is a tart-and-sweet Key lime flavor that is surprisingly zesty and bright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
For a beautifully smooth frosting, make sure not to over whip.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
The chocolate frosting adds even more flavor that bursts on each bite.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
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Verb
While the cupcakes are baking, begin to make the frosting.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
These treats are made with vanilla cookies and a marshmallow center, but the frosting is a tart-and-sweet Key lime flavor that is surprisingly zesty and bright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
For a beautifully smooth frosting, make sure not to over whip.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
The chocolate frosting adds even more flavor that bursts on each bite.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For a summer dinner party, a DIY Spritz Station is perfect: set out recipe cards, garnishes like mint, basil, and citrus, a few base spirits (such as Aperol or elderflower liqueur), sparkling water, and cute drink toppers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig or two.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Churchgoers that chilly April day weren't able to show off their Easter finery.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
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Lots of fine, elaborate costume work on display this season, from the quick-change finery of The Picture of Dorian Gray to the spot-on tidy drudgery of ’70s-era Blackpool in The Hills of California.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
Verb
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When handled, these treefrogs secrete a sticky toxin as a defense, which can be irritating to mucous membranes of people or pets who make contact with them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three ingredients offer significant benefits for skin brightening and skin texture, but also tend to be irritating to people with sensitive skin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The team looks to address that in the first round here, selecting space-eating defensive tackle Derrick Harmon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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May Aid With Blood Sugar Control Because coconuts are high in fiber and fat while low in sugar and carbohydrates, some scientists theorize that eating coconuts may help with blood sugar control.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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