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noun

Definition of frostsnext
plural of frost
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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frosts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of frost
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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  1. disasters
  2. failures
  3. catastrophes
  4. disappointments
  5. irritates
Noun
  • One is Concord, a game that was almost instantly shut down by Sony after a spectacularly bad debut, one of the biggest gaming disasters in history.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the planet warms and climate disasters intensify, housing’s role becomes even more critical—not only in reducing emissions but also providing stability and safety to those most affected.
    Jonathan Reckford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of disasters
Noun
  • Cal Fire estimates that 95% of wildfires are caused by humans, including from carelessness, deliberate ignitions and infrastructure failures.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These industries are accustomed to strict protocols and have a vested interest in maintaining them—cybersecurity failures could damage their reputations and jeopardize their operations.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of failures
Noun
  • Kenya grappled with one of its worst floods in recent history, the latest in a string of weather catastrophes, following weeks of extreme rainfall that scientists linked to a changing climate.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Tragically claiming 349 lives, the 737 MAX catastrophes revealed serious flaws in corporate governance and fundamental safety shortcomings.
    Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of catastrophes
Noun
  • The action hinges largely on disappointments, betrayals, desertions that already happened, an offscreen past often referred to but never shown.
    Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid blowing disappointments out of perspective; look for the upside of a downside situation; focus on work solutions instead of problems; pinpoint opportunity in a challenge.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappointments
Verb
  • Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • This irritates the lining of the esophagus and causes heartburn.
    Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 22 Nov. 2024
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