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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
Coconut Caramel doughnuts, reminiscent of Girl Scout's Caramel deLites or Samoas cookies, feature coconut and caramel flavors alongside a chocolate icing. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 7 July 2026 The addition of Jaylen Brown increases their overall ceiling to the point of making a potential James addition the proverbial icing on the cake, rather than a true necessity. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Verb
Fortunately for the Yankees and the ballplayer, Chisholm avoided serious injury, felt better after icing, and was back in the Bombers’ lineup for Friday’s 5-0 win over the Reds, which featured a career-high 13 strikeouts and six scoreless innings from Cam Schlittler. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 But if the franchise has a no-return policy, icing out Jay Woodcroft, Todd Nelson and Craig MacTavish, the options are retreads and the unproven. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 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 project is now available on Kickstarter with limited launch rewards for both the titanium and G10 versions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Fox News Digital has also reached out to Crump's office and the National Action Network for additional information regarding Wednesday's announcement and the reward.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • Comăneci, after speaking with COSR, confirmed the required payment, ensuring the legal fight proceeds.
    — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Be especially generous with the parsley, mint and other fresh herbs; the couscous readily absorbs their flavors, ensuring that every forkful is fragrant, lively and refreshing.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • Two members of an Orange County street gang were found guilty of murdering a man while attempting to carry out an armed robbery under the direction of the Mexican Mafia, authorities said.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • He was convicted of murdering six people and supervising a drug operation, receiving a sentence of life in prison.
    — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026
Definition of murdering
Noun
  • Both Collins and Dawsey received individual awards for their work as White House correspondents at this year’s ceremony.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2026
  • Raymond was a legitimate valedictory award for a show that had already won the Comedy Series Emmy once before in 2003.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.
    — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
  • The explosion occurred despite SpaceX assuring that what mission teams learned from the seventh flight prompted them to make several modifications to the vehicle.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Then, a few weeks later, Israel blew up the ongoing talks by assassinating both Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas representative leading peace talks in Qatar, and Mohammed Deif, a top decision-maker inside Gaza.
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Attorneys at a key hearing for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk sparred over whether a police interview should be made public, with Kirk’s family attorney saying that sealing it will only sow distrust in the justice system.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 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
  • Fudd, Carleton, Hiedeman and Salaün are first-time participants, guaranteeing there will be a first-time champion in 2026.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • When the Legislature voted last year to extend the climate program, the provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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