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noun

Definition of icingnext
as in reward

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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
Koivun would post two birdies on the back-nine, and finish with a bogey-free final round to put the icing on his breakout tournament of his very early PGA Tour career. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026 That’s like the icing on the cake, the cherry on top and that would solidified our legacy forever. — Kyle Eustice, VIBE.com, 17 July 2026
Verb
The plane was also overloaded by about 1,000 pounds for flying into icing conditions, the NTSB found. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 And better movies that are marketed well are icing on this cake. — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 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
  • Verizon officials have announced a $25,000 reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who allegedly cut fiber lines and cut off service to thousands of Southern California customers in recent days.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Defensive contributions reward players for defensive actions completed during a match.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • Ultimately, strong governance, focused on an organization's enduring purpose, is the true competitive advantage, ensuring companies thrive for generations.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Another 81% said ensuring everyone has access to health insurance should be a priority for the next governor.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • In 1893, Sunday school teacher Lizzie Borden was tried for allegedly murdering her father and stepmother with an axe inside the family home.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In a newer piece of casting, Sarah Paulson, who’s been filming season 13 of American Horror Story, will appear as Aileen Wuornos, a serial killer who was convicted of murdering seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of murdering
Noun
  • Complementing again in their go-to black, the pair’s attendance at a fashion awards ceremony in September 2016 deserved a double take.
    — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Lionel Messi made his professional debut in 2005 and went on to win eight Ballon d’Or awards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • His dad handed him one of E&R Laundry’s fliers, assuring Hurewitz-Ravitch that a campus laundry service would save him time.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Athletics haven’t won a series at Sutter Health Park since June 14 and have gone 12-35 since, assuring their postseason drought will extend to six seasons.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Utah prosecutors are turning up the heat on Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him easily meets the standard required to send the case to trial.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 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 government will become the company’s large shareholder at 15% while at the same time guaranteeing the purchase of all the rare earth magnets that MP’s new plant produces for 10 years.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • One element could be Paramount setting up a governance structure guaranteeing the independence of news outlets like CBS News and CNN, perhaps through an independent board.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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