as in reward
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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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as in murdering
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to put to death deliberately
that gang leader wouldn't hesitate to ice anyone who tries to invade his turf
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Recent Examples of icing
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Denver Arts & Venues De-icing of planes was also taking place for planes departing from Denver International Airport on Tuesday night, the airport said.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
When sitting on the bench icing her hand, Harmon was proud of how Preston stepped up in her stead.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But some decor, such as icing and sprinkles, might be a mystery.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Denver Arts & Venues De-icing of planes was also taking place for planes departing from Denver International Airport on Tuesday night, the airport said.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Verb
Breakfast with thick waffles or puffy omelets come with housemade fresh cinnamon rolls the size of a baseball, drizzled with icing.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
When sitting on the bench icing her hand, Harmon was proud of how Preston stepped up in her stead.
—Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Window, Wall, and Portable Units To maximize the efficiency and usage of window and wall units, start by ensuring they are installed in an appropriately sized room with proper airflow.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Here, fruit tree experts reveal their top tips for fertilizing fruit trees, ensuring an abundance of delicious fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The story follows a respected college basketball coach who is accused of murdering his mistress.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Smith was convicted and sentenced to life for murdering her sons.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Noun
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An agriculture teacher at Harmony Middle School in Osceola County was named one of five finalists for Florida’s Teacher of the Year award, the Florida Department of Education announced Monday.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The awards were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, March 10 and bestowed by juries of industry executives, journalists, creators, and experts.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Lauder, who is heir to the Estée Lauder Companies, and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, plan to make a major gift that will fund a $200 million endowment assuring the long-term care of the Neue Galerie and the preservation of its works.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Making a disgusting joke about assassinating the President #2.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There has been a fringe benefit to Dunk’s time off.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rising Medicaid and fringe benefit costs and smaller-than-anticipated corporation tax receipts led Comptroller Sean Scanlon last week to project a $6 million operating deficit for this fiscal year.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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The scheme, prosecutors said, involved Readon guaranteeing a loan to refurbish the home in exchange for Fuller signing over the deed to the property and paying Readon a $15,000 fee.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Protecting judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and court staff is fundamental to guaranteeing access to justice, judicial independence, and the upholding of the democratic order.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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