as in fringe benefit
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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
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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
And the icing on the cake, of course, would be giving more women from around the world the opportunity to make a good career out of professional sports.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
Merit payments for getting there through this season’s Premier League would merely be the icing on the cake.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The video began with a birthday cake that featured white icing, flowers and 12 candles.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Kids will love the Easter Joe-Joe’s dipped in pastel icing, a festive version of their iconic sandwich cookie.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
And the icing on the cake, of course, would be giving more women from around the world the opportunity to make a good career out of professional sports.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
Merit payments for getting there through this season’s Premier League would merely be the icing on the cake.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The video began with a birthday cake that featured white icing, flowers and 12 candles.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry lists hourly prevailing wages, before fringe benefits, around $30 for landscapers, $43.40 for general laborers, $46.50 for boom truck operators and $47.50 for pipe-layers.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2025
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Maybe the Wii is just a fringe benefit of some other, bigger scheme.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Paul agreed and reinforced his commitment to ensuring veterans aren’t taken advantage of in this situation or lose their constitutional rights.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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Eleven years after attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress, she's changed careers and started a family with a new husband, Bob Miller.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21 after being convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Neuroscience shows that generosity activates reward centers in the brain.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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First, a few rewards programs across the hospitality industry offer free PreCheck to their members, either as a member benefit or in exchange for points or miles.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The one-time $60 million equity award is in non-qualified stock options that will vest after three years, with no additional annual equity awards during the first three years of his employment.—
Sriparna Roy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The royal couple heard speeches and watched a film before presenting awards — the King presenting the Mark Shand Award and Queen Camilla giving the Tara Award, named after an elephant befriended by her brother.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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This reform has benefited every Floridian by reducing the hidden costs that were once passed onto consumers through inflated premiums.—
Michelle Smith,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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My current payment before any Medicare premiums is about $3,700 and his is about $1,700.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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For instance, financial firms run ERP, CRM and wealth management platforms separately, with each business unit executing independent digital initiatives leading to disconnected AI strategies.—
Jabin Geevarghese George,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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