as in disasters
something that has failed
the get-acquainted meeting with his fiancée's parents turned out to be a complete frost
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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
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Recent Examples of frosts
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Keep plant covers on hand to protect your garden from late frosts that damage new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
This includes reblooming types of azaleas like Encore because pruning them in September will encourage tender new growth that can be damaged by frosts or winter weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier springs and later frosts are extending mosquito season, and warmer temperatures are making mosquitoes reproduce faster.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The lake acts as a climate buffer, meaning spring comes late, so there’s less chance of unexpected damaging frosts.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
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Hoosiers can, however, expect to see the first frosts of 2025 by the end of next month, according to records kept by the National Weather Service.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
Keep plant covers on hand to protect your garden from late frosts that damage new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
This includes reblooming types of azaleas like Encore because pruning them in September will encourage tender new growth that can be damaged by frosts or winter weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Earlier springs and later frosts are extending mosquito season, and warmer temperatures are making mosquitoes reproduce faster.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The lake acts as a climate buffer, meaning spring comes late, so there’s less chance of unexpected damaging frosts.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosts
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The difference, however, is that in wealthier nations, these kinds of disasters often trigger investment in storm drains, soil stabilization or relocation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the 19th century, Phylloxera bugs infected vineyards across Europe but a solution was found, and viticulture adapted and continued.—
Miguel A. Torres,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The singer admitted that he bugs Brown and his son for constant updates on the baby girl.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Recently, researchers in China created two new AI systems to improve the safety and efficiency of fusion energy experiments by predicting plasma failures with extreme accuracy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Overproduction comes from forecasting failures or execution mistakes, said Chan, adding that AI is not just about better demand predictions, but helping businesses make real-time decisions with accuracy.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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The season 8 finale saw Bobby's family, friends, and colleagues healing in the aftermath, but the impact of his passing will no doubt color the catastrophes awaiting our heroes.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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And with right guard James Daniels and right tackle Austin Jackson sidelined by injuries, replacements Cole Strange and Larry Borom didn’t cause any catastrophes, though Borom wasn’t great.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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What bothers her most is how the refusal seemed to change her brother’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Don’t let past disappointments hold you back.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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But which teams have been the biggest disappointments?—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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There were also no reports of weapons or bombs inside the car, FOX 11 reported, citing police.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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After 16 years of serving up burgers and peanut bombs, AJ Bombers has announced an official closing date of November 20 with a farewell celebration that night.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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