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noun

Definition of icingnext
as in reward

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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
The fact that anything else happens in the episode is really just an icing bow on a cake that is going to be eaten by a stranger. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 The icing on the cake of this whole thing is the quarter-zip with no undershirt. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
In the United States, the term ‘Fred’ describes a rider who is all icing and no cake. — Tom Campbell, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The plane was also overloaded by about 1,000 pounds for flying into icing conditions, the NTSB found. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 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
  • Iraola’s arrival from Bournemouth marks the return to the high-risk and high-reward football Anfield was craving last season.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For credit cards, these included rewards rates and value, card eligibility and annual fees.
    — CNBC Select, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reward
Verb
  • Meeting their needs requires addressing stagnant Medicaid rates for behavioral health and ensuring health insurance covers behavioral needs, advocates said.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The ScanMax 320 automatically flattens curved book pages digitally, ensuring clean, flat text without requiring you to tear pages out or manually edit them.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensuring
Verb
  • After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Murdaugh’s conviction for murdering his wife and son earlier this year -- citing jury tampering by the court clerk in the case -- Judge Debra McCaslin scheduled his retrial for April 5, 2027.
    — Janice McDonald, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • He is separately charged in New York state court with murdering Thompson and other counts.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of murdering
Noun
  • Unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this award-winning £59 expression was a UK-exclusive release for the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Attendees willenjoy panel discussions with award-winning authors, activities, live entertainment, exhibitors including local authors, and independent booksellers.
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of award
Verb
  • Yet questions about his prolonged stay overseas have left officials publicly assuring Cameroonians that their president is still alive.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His dad handed him one of E&R Laundry’s fliers, assuring Hurewitz-Ravitch that a campus laundry service would save him time.
    — Grey Battle, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuring
Verb
  • Utah prosecutors are turning up the heat on Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him easily meets the standard required to send the case to trial.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • Ferrell instead starred as the villainous mogul Jacobim Mugatu, who attempts to brainwash Derek into assassinating the prime minister of Malaysia.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 27 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
  • The government will become the company’s large shareholder at 15% while at the same time guaranteeing the purchase of all the rare earth magnets that MP’s new plant produces for 10 years.
    — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • One element could be Paramount setting up a governance structure guaranteeing the independence of news outlets like CBS News and CNN, perhaps through an independent board.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteeing

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