as in disasters
something that has failed
the get-acquainted meeting with his fiancée's parents turned out to be a complete frost
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in bugs
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of frosts
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The early heat prompted some domestic crops to begin blossoming weeks ahead of schedule instead of remaining dormant throughout the winter, leaving them exposed to subsequent frosts, according to Brad Rippey, a USDA meteorologist.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
These cold-hardy crops are the backbone of an early spring garden, capable of withstanding light frosts and continuing to produce as temperatures slowly warm.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Early spring warmth and late frosts are killing our plants.
—Angela Fritz, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
As climate change delays the first winter frosts across much of North America, summer ragweed also keeps flowering longer, extending the latter part of pollen season into the fall, said David Wees, a faculty lecturer in horticulture at McGill University in Montreal.
—Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
This helps to reduce the drastic temperature swing of nightfall and insulate plants from frosts during the temperamental spring season.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Tender seedlings and transplants are killed by late-season frosts if they’re set out too early, while vegetables and flowers that are planted too late may not have enough time to reach maturity before the weather turns.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Many varieties prefer cool temperatures and can withstand the season’s final light frosts.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
These hybrid magnolias display magnificent deep-pink to reddish-purple flowers late enough in spring that frosts seldom damage them.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Fruit blossoms are sensitive to spring frosts.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
The early heat prompted some domestic crops to begin blossoming weeks ahead of schedule instead of remaining dormant throughout the winter, leaving them exposed to subsequent frosts, according to Brad Rippey, a USDA meteorologist.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
These cold-hardy crops are the backbone of an early spring garden, capable of withstanding light frosts and continuing to produce as temperatures slowly warm.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Early spring warmth and late frosts are killing our plants.
—Angela Fritz, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
As climate change delays the first winter frosts across much of North America, summer ragweed also keeps flowering longer, extending the latter part of pollen season into the fall, said David Wees, a faculty lecturer in horticulture at McGill University in Montreal.
—Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
This helps to reduce the drastic temperature swing of nightfall and insulate plants from frosts during the temperamental spring season.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Tender seedlings and transplants are killed by late-season frosts if they’re set out too early, while vegetables and flowers that are planted too late may not have enough time to reach maturity before the weather turns.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Many varieties prefer cool temperatures and can withstand the season’s final light frosts.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
Airy meringue frosts this tender, lime-and-coconut cake.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
These hybrid magnolias display magnificent deep-pink to reddish-purple flowers late enough in spring that frosts seldom damage them.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosts
Noun
-
For all the negative coverage, aesthetic arguments about climbing styles, the controversies and disasters, Everest continues to be at the heart of so many dreams and ambitions — even for old hands, like Cotter.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
-
The third challenge is time pressure, especially in areas recovering from disasters.—
Cyril PETIT,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
When traveling, the EPA suggests inspecting any room visitors will be staying in for the presence of bed bugs.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
-
As an existing subdivision — 99% of it vacant — Azure Vista offered hundreds of buildable vacant lots populated only by red ants, quail and Groucho Marx bugs.—
Eric DuVall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Canepa has accused Irizarry of running a toxic workplace and argued that a recent $20 million property tax refund settlement with Genentech highlights the department’s failures.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
-
Investigators examined whether the accident was caused by anchoring failures or equipment malfunction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Just the idea of him annoys me.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
-
Still, what really annoys Daisy is that Ellie doesn’t seem to respect her rank.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Noun
-
The California manufacture has unveiled a beastly off-roader that can be kitted out to protect you from any pending world-wide catastrophes.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
-
The catastrophes are not hypothetical.—
Shlomit Wagman,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
Shields added at the time that she's learned to speak up when something bothers her rather than assuming her spouse can read her mind.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
-
The programmer's rhythm is broken repeatedly, and the cumulative delay between intent and result is longer than anyone bothers to measure.—
Russ Bukowski,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
-
That’s been one of the main disappointments of this season.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
-
Her compelling personal perspective on 40-plus years of post-Revolutionary Iran provides a chronicle of great hopes and even greater disappointments.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
China, which jails human rights activists in Hong Kong, persecutes Uyghurs, has killed hundreds of thousands of Tibetans and has committed genocide against the Falun Gong, is on the UN Human Rights Council.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
-
In Russia, the civilian repressive apparatus persecutes the military, which leaps at every chance for revenge.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Frosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosts. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
