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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
Essence, 22 Dec. 2025
More important, though, every other scene features food—Jane presides over family dinners, late-night pain au chocolat baking sessions, and the frosting of a chocolate cake with cheerful abandon.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 21 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
Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
—Verb
Add your favorite chocolate frosting to complete the look.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosting
Noun
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After removing ornaments and dusting your tree, go ahead and dismantle it.—
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The Four Freedoms Roosevelt named were not rhetorical ornaments offered as inspiration so much as a diagnosis.—
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.—
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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.—
Noun
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Strain into cocktail glass, garnish with a lemon peel.—
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For a twist on the traditional toppers (and to hint what's inside), garnish with apple slivers.—
Verb
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Ibrahim keeps bothering me endlessly, touching my leg and thigh.—
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Ask her if anything is bothering her.—
Noun
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Trees must be clean of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wires, string and any other festive finery.—
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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.—
Verb
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That thing’s been bugging on him for a while.—
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Then Julian dropped one of his wireless earbuds into Olympia’s purse, using it as a crude bugging device.—
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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There are a few digital filigrees and subtones added by the experimental pop wizard A. G. Cook.—
Verb
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The play-calling of Payton remains irritating and confusing.—
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Plus, if wind picks up, the leaves can wind up all over the neighborhood, irritating your neighbors.—
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“Frosting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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