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
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Denver Arts & Venues De-icing of planes was also taking place for planes departing from Denver International Airport on Tuesday night, the airport said.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Cream cheese icing between the colorful mini cakes makes for a pretty presentation.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But some decor, such as icing and sprinkles, might be a mystery.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
Denver Arts & Venues De-icing of planes was also taking place for planes departing from Denver International Airport on Tuesday night, the airport said.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Verb
Instead, linesperson Bevan Mills waved off what the Ducks strongly felt was icing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Cream cheese icing between the colorful mini cakes makes for a pretty presentation.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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Din initially brings Grogu to the Client and retrieves his reward, only to have a change of heart.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Information provided by phone or online through Metro Crime Stoppers of Maryland may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Ethical Shelling Responsible or ethical shelling is being mindful of only taking empty seashells and always ensuring sand dollars, sea urchins, and other creatures are no longer alive before taking them home.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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This initiative will utilize direct-to-device satellite technology to expand coverage, ensuring connectivity in previously unserved areas and enhancing disaster resilience.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Caneiro, 59, received four consecutive life sentences after being found guilty in February of murdering his brother, Keith, and his brother's family.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In 2004, a jury found Peterson guilty of murdering his wife and child.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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To support the magazine’s award-winning journalism, photography, short films, and podcasts, subscribe today.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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Lauder, who is heir to the Estée Lauder Companies, and his daughter, Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, plan to make a major gift that will fund a $200 million endowment assuring the long-term care of the Neue Galerie and the preservation of its works.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Adam Sabes , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Making a disgusting joke about assassinating the President #2.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There has been a fringe benefit to Dunk’s time off.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rising Medicaid and fringe benefit costs and smaller-than-anticipated corporation tax receipts led Comptroller Sean Scanlon last week to project a $6 million operating deficit for this fiscal year.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The scheme, prosecutors said, involved Readon guaranteeing a loan to refurbish the home in exchange for Fuller signing over the deed to the property and paying Readon a $15,000 fee.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Protecting judges, prosecutors, public defenders, and court staff is fundamental to guaranteeing access to justice, judicial independence, and the upholding of the democratic order.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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