icing 1 of 2

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
That way, the auroras become the icing on the cake rather than the sole measure of a successful trip. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Throughout the flight, Strato sends real-time telemetry to its operator, including altitude, wind conditions, temperature, and icing alerts. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Its integrated de-icing system automatically heats the propellers when icing conditions are detected. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026 Thursday night Fans wondered about the wisdom of icing an all-world top line with three flawed trios as the follow-up options. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 Oct. 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 costs come with the reward of the generosity of people along the way.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An Oscar nomination feels like her reward for emerging victorious.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • Wilson proposes taking the Coogan Law further—ensuring that more than 15% of a child’s earnings will be secured for the child—and making sure it’s enacted nationally.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Additionally, many of their union contracts tie their pay to the consumer price index, ensuring city workers’ compensation will not fall below the rate of inflation.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • He was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted in 2025 of murdering Cody Birchfield three years earlier.
    — Adam Sabes , Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • These two are almost too good at stealthily murdering soldiers in the dead of night.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of murdering
Noun
  • So far, the streamer’s awards hopeful has collected $650,000 from two weekends in limited release.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Also presented at the ceremony are awards for the men's and women's young talent, goalkeeper, coach, club and striker.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Riley urged his team Saturday to hang in there, assuring that its best days were still ahead.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Washington hoped that assassinating Khamenei would prompt a mass antigovernment uprising.
    — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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Noun
  • Historians have said the act played a key role in expanding insurance for American workers because employers, unable to offer higher wages, offered insurance and other types of fringe benefits.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Coaches will receive fringe benefits on top of their annaul salaries.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Definition of fringe benefit
Verb
  • Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Fortunately, a few smart travel accessories can make all the difference in fitting more and guaranteeing your items are secure.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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