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
Ángela Moreno Vallejo, Glamour, 9 May 2025
After the icing period, apply heat to the affected muscles.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 15 June 2025
The icing on the cake came seven minutes later when Wieke Kaptein seized on a loose pass by Leah Galton and crossed for Baltimore, who coolly flicked the ball around Lisa Naalsund and finished emphatically past goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
In an Instagram Stories snap, a beaming Wilson and Ramona stood next to each other indoors as Ramona held up Royce in between them in front of a large cake lit with gold candles on top of white and gold icing.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Verb
The actor’s shoes were the icing on the cake: a simple black flat with a sharp toe.
—Ángela Moreno Vallejo, Glamour, 9 May 2025
After the icing period, apply heat to the affected muscles.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 15 June 2025
The icing on the cake came seven minutes later when Wieke Kaptein seized on a loose pass by Leah Galton and crossed for Baltimore, who coolly flicked the ball around Lisa Naalsund and finished emphatically past goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
In an Instagram Stories snap, a beaming Wilson and Ramona stood next to each other indoors as Ramona held up Royce in between them in front of a large cake lit with gold candles on top of white and gold icing.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Verb
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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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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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
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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
Noun
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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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But the new deal also strips out some of the fringe benefits seen in his and his predecessor’s prior contracts.—
Garrett Shanley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 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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Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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Can the actions of others lessen the rewards the women deserve?—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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This means taking positive press mentions or third-party validation (like interviews, features or awards) and weaving them into email campaigns, sales decks or social posts to build trust with new audiences. 3.—
Gianluca Ferruggia,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The maximum possible award was $7,395 during the 2024-25 school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
1 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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The premiums would apply to adults under 60 years old.—
Trân Nguyễn,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Much of space insurance is modeled off the aviation industry, but space premiums are 10 to 20 times aviation premiums, Reuters reported in 2021.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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