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
Molly Burford, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Best Amazon Spring Outlet Loungewear Deals Amazon has some of the best loungewear out there, and the affordable prices are the icing on the cake.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Finally, a drizzling of white icing brings everything to tasty perfection.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Best Amazon Spring Outlet Loungewear Deals Amazon has some of the best loungewear out there, and the affordable prices are the icing on the cake.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
One of the most effective ways to remove it is by using a de-icing product, like rock salt, calcium chloride pellets or calcium magnesium acetate, according to Curti's Landscaping.
—Maddie McGay, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
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As of their latest court filing, federal prosecutors were supporting a day in jail, or time served for Ament, as a reward for his cooperation.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and/or conviction of anyone connected to the case.—
John Romero,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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The backstory The 34-year-old hotel is amid years-long renovations, ensuring this old favorite stays relevant and cool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Local departments of social services were also cited for weaknesses in managing bank accounts, following procurement rules, monitoring contracts and ensuring lawful disbursements.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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The family is known for murdering its own members, planning atrocities with wildfire, and generally unleashing a draconian rage on the commoners of Westeros.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, during a brief hearing in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Monday morning.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Amid the glut of fashion week front rows, awards season after-parties, and talk show appearances, the star of Heated Rivalry has established himself as a real player in the style game.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2026
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The award ceremony would be held on December 7, with the president himself slated to act as master of ceremonies.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Trump says America 'is back,' but bashes Dems Most presidents strive for an upbeat tone, assuring Americans that things are swell in the country.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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After all, scholars have been assuring us for years that disco was a site of subversion, liberation, and transgression, and yet these findings clearly did not trouble the MAGA gang.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The presiding judge in the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative icon Charlie Kirk last September, will rule on a critical defense motion today.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harry Jacobs, who was recently named head of the office's criminal division, was also involved in the prosecution of Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That number doesn’t include fringe benefits.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Unions counter that remote work options improve efficiency for many jobs and are help state government recruit new employees — a task that became harder after union concession deals in 2009, 2011 and 2017 weakened fringe benefits.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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Former presidents and their spouses receive lifelong Secret Service protection under federal law, but there are no provisions guaranteeing the elite levels of private travel that were necessary features of their time in office.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the Defense Department took a $400 million stake in MP Materials, while also guaranteeing a minimum price of $110 per kilogram for 10 years for neodymium-praseodymium oxide, which is used to make magnets.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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