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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
The cake is glazed with a whisk-together icing, which picks up its pretty pink hue from fresh raspberries. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 Top with your favorite frosting—we’re partial to cream cheese or buttercream icing. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
  • The cases of Tesla and Solyndra highlight how, by not recognizing its role as a public venture capitalist, the state often ends up socializing risks while privatizing rewards.
    — Mariana Mazzucato, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Tips can be made anonymously and qualify for a cash reward, according to officials.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • To help finance Fernandez-Pardo, Newcastle opted to send Nick Woltemade to Juventus temporarily, banking a loan fee and ensuring much of his wage packet was covered.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Courts are unlikely to decide the litigation before the election, all but ensuring that trading will play out on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket at levels never seen before in nearly every state.
    — Marc Levy, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Clancy's case isn't the first to involve a mother accused of murdering her children.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The singer is accused of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of murdering
Noun
  • The All-America receivers entered Week 1 with the shortest BetMGM odds (+1500) among non-quarterbacks to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The glamorous resort is set along the beach with two oceanfront pools, a private beach, and an award-winning spa.
    — Megan duBois, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 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
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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
  • While head coaches and players come and go, sporting directors ensure that a club’s operating strategy remains in place, guaranteeing a baseline of efficiency through a singular vision for how a club should work.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With notable traffic boosts over the Android competition guaranteeing more digital inches and headlines, the associated media coverage drowns out alternatives.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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