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noun

Definition of icingnext
as in reward

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icing

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verb

present participle of ice
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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Recent Examples of icing
Noun
Krispy Kreme rolled out a Maple Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026 Krispy Kreme has added a new Maple Cheesecake Doughnut featuring cheesecake filling, maple icing, graham crunch and a maple drizzle. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
This soft biscotti has an almond flavor to it and icing on it. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Do not be fooled by icing that maybe has a little bit of cream cheese in it. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for icing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
  1. reward
  2. ensuring
  3. murdering
  4. award
  5. assuring
  6. assassinating
  7. fringe benefit
  8. guaranteeing
Noun
  • Under Danish law, the hoard belongs to the state — though the finder is eligible to receive a reward.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The reward funds will be made available to anyone who provides information by March 31 that results in a successful prosecution within two years of the date it is provided.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • Far from it, as Hodges spent most of the afternoon ensuring those in his room knew.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • One of those challenges is ensuring regular access to crude oil.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Rhys plays Nile Jarvis, the menacing and manipulative real estate scion suspected of murdering his first wife.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As interviewees list justifications for murdering civilians, including children, the camera’s gaze eventually falls on the IDF’s own military headquarters.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of murdering
Noun
  • Rays Hall of Famer Carl Crawford was a three-time winner of the award — formally called the Don Zimmer MVP award and presented by the Tampa Bay chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The award recognizes emerging talent whose first or second feature brings a distinctive voice to the Canadian film landscape.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Spencer Jones was batting with two outs in the eighth when Toronto lost to Detroit, assuring New York of at least an AL wild card berth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The documents released Tuesday showed city officials at the time knew conditions at the long-smoldering pit made the air there unsafe to breathe, despite repeatedly assuring New Yorkers the opposite.
    — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ferrell instead starred as the villainous mogul Jacobim Mugatu, who attempts to brainwash Derek into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of assassinating
Noun
  • Coaches will receive fringe benefits on top of their annaul salaries.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
  • Lower housing costs, more accessible healthcare systems and a slower pace of life are not fringe benefits.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026
Definition of fringe benefit
Verb
  • The local supermodel, 46, is all but guaranteeing people stop by their newsstand to get a gander of the latest I-D Magazine.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • By guaranteeing rental income and reducing upfront construction costs, the city hopes to woo developers to break ground while lowering rents for low-to-moderate-income families.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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