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
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 June 2026
My icing then ran inward to form a gooey sticky pool.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In addition to keeping the surface clean, this characteristic provides the film with anti-icing and de-icing capabilities.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Noun
Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 June 2026
My icing then ran inward to form a gooey sticky pool.
—Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Verb
The Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut is an Original Glazed decked out in cookie dough icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In addition to keeping the surface clean, this characteristic provides the film with anti-icing and de-icing capabilities.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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He was convicted in absentia and sentenced to death with a bounty on his head, allowing anyone in the Papal States to kill him for a reward.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
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And because stablecoins run on blockchain, retailers can use smart contracts to issue rewards automatically, offer time‑sensitive discounts or unlock perks for holding a certain balance.—
Ron Tarter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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What are my realistic options for [limiting out-of-pocket exposure/ensuring comprehensive coverage]?—
Eve Cunningham,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In December 2025, Nick Reiner was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents, beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Reiner.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
16 June 2026
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Mangione is accused of stalking and murdering Brian Thompson, age 50, a health insurance executive and father of two, on a Manhattan street in 2024.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
15 June 2026
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In 2009, Ibrahim received an honorary doctorate in music from Wits University and the Order of Ikhamanga, a prestigious civilian award, from former President Jacob Zuma in the same year.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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There are other awards given to restaurants and the hospitality industry but the James Beard Foundation, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, puts a premium on discovery and on American cuisine.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Syrian Defense Ministry spokesman Hassan Abdel-Ghani released a video showing himself in military fatigues, assuring the populace that the army’s intervention was aimed at ensuring their safety.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 July 2025
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The display is likely to be seen as less than assuring, as Abdel-Ghani was directly implicated in the mass slaughter of Alawite civilians in March, the last major sectarian breakdown along the coast.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 July 2025
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Since the start of the war in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for assassinating several senior Russian officers, some of whom have appeared on a public list of Ukraine’s enemies.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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Yes, assassinating their leaders might have played into that.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
25 May 2026
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Coaches will receive fringe benefits on top of their annaul salaries.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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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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Instead, the Senate is expected to vote on two partisan bills and defeat them both — essentially guaranteeing that many who buy their health insurance on the ACA marketplaces see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Atlanta fell to 4-9, guaranteeing an eighth straight losing season, which ties a franchise record for an organization where ignominious records aren’t easy to obtain.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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