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
Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Combined with prior icing, this will likely produce dangerous travel conditions and trigger more power outages.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
History of icing problems with these planes The Bombardier Challenger 600 is a wide-bodied business jet configured for nine to 11 passengers.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Even a little bit of ice on the wings can cause serious problems, so careful inspections and de-icing are a crucial step before takeoff, the former federal crash investigator said.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Combined with prior icing, this will likely produce dangerous travel conditions and trigger more power outages.
—Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Transfer icing to a pastry bag fitted with a very small straight tip (or use a resealable plastic bag and snip off one corner); pipe a pattern on top of marzipan as desired.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
History of icing problems with these planes The Bombardier Challenger 600 is a wide-bodied business jet configured for nine to 11 passengers.
—Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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But the case has become a high priority for the FBI, which offered a $50,000 reward for information.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Local law enforcement and the FBI are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s safe return.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Referee Dan Schachner returns for his 15th year to oversee the action, ensuring fair play as these furry athletes compete for championship glory and their forever homes.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Barbara Hines, an immigration lawyer who spent her career ensuring immigrants could access education, feels hopeful for the Dream Act’s restoration.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
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William Stevenson, reportedly former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was arrested and charged with murdering his current wife, authorities said Tuesday.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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This wave of destruction culminated in Vikernes murdering a rival and former bandmate, stabbing him twenty-three times.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … ULTIMATE SACRIFICE – Staff sergeant's selfless battlefield sacrifice earns nation's highest military award.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Over the last several seasons of the Movies Fantasy League, the one thing that’s been more consistent than the movies, the awards, or Timmy Chalamet scoring a hit in December has been all you players coming up with some of the most clever, goofy, dumb, sometimes filthy names for your teams.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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White, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, passed the ball out where it was stolen by Atwell, who missed another deep 3 with one tick remaining, assuring KU the win.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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Some fears exist among the British right that Reform’s success could still be squashed by an alliance of Labour, the Green Party, the Lib Dems, and a confederation of minor parties if a pact is not struck with the Conservatives, assuring a unified right-wing bloc.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Days later, Trump, much to the surprise of even his own advisers, responded by assassinating Iran’s top military commander, Qassem Soleimani, in Iraq.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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In Michocán in the fall, the Jalisco cartel is accused of assassinating a prominent mayor who had vowed to hold criminals accountable.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 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
Verb
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Jason Lust claims the company reneged on the terms of a 2015 settlement guaranteeing him profit participation and executive producer billing on Pinocchio, Fraggle Rock and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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