1
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe
with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs
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2
as in murdering
slang
to put to death deliberately
that gang leader wouldn't hesitate to ice anyone who tries to invade his turf
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as in fringe benefit
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Recent Examples of icing
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 July 2025
When an order comes in, the dough is pulled out and baked, and the cookies are cooled and hand-decorated, with the icing needing to harden overnight.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
The cupcake version is much the same: vanilla cake with a hefty swirl of multicolored buttercream icing.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The icing on the cake is the headphones’ copper accents that give them a look of sophistication.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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The coffee chain will be serving up Star Spangled Donuts, shaped like stars, filled with vanilla buttercream and topped with blue icing and red, white and blue sprinkles.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 July 2025
When an order comes in, the dough is pulled out and baked, and the cookies are cooled and hand-decorated, with the icing needing to harden overnight.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
The cupcake version is much the same: vanilla cake with a hefty swirl of multicolored buttercream icing.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
The icing on the cake is the headphones’ copper accents that give them a look of sophistication.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Verb
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The most effective leaders inspire optimism without ignoring hard realities—ensuring that positivity and being happy fuels meaningful results rather than becoming an obstacle to real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Paul agreed and reinforced his commitment to ensuring veterans aren’t taken advantage of in this situation or lose their constitutional rights.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21 after being convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Eleven years after attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress, she's changed careers and started a family with a new husband, Bob Miller.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The county is expecting a general fund shortfall of $102.6 million, thanks mostly to higher wages and fringe benefits when its current contracts with union employees expire.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Childcare, wellness or tech stipends—These fringe benefits are increasingly negotiable.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tennessee Home Builders will pay out the reward upon conviction of the person or persons responsible.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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During Diwali, the annual Festival of Lights, artisans receive annual bonuses, with top performers earning higher rewards for exceptional work.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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But Ramirez, who co-founded the restaurant with his wife Andreina Matos in December 2020, said the international award has paid off in more immediate ways during a summer when reservations are down and dining rooms were looking a little too empty.—
Connie Ogle
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Under each era are awards, concerts and 13 photos of the singer from the time.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This underscores the company’s track record of executing rapid-development projects on relatively modest budgets—Erinyes reportedly cost less than $15 million to develop over three years.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Joy Stevens is the Founder and President of Alegria Collaborative, a premium addiction and recovery service based in Los Angeles.—
Joy Stevens,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Servicers are the companies that handle mortgage payments, making sure they’re paid on time and that a borrower’s insurance premiums and taxes are taken care of.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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