icings

noun

plural of icing
as in fringe benefits

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icings
  1. fringe benefits
  2. premiums
  3. prizes
  4. awards
  5. rewards
  6. giveaways
  7. subsidies
  8. windfalls
Noun
  • Voters in Allegheny County have rejected a measure on the ballot in Tuesday's midterm elections that would've allowed county council members expand their staff and receive fringe benefits.
    — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fringe benefits
Noun
  • Easy initial targets include rolling back Medicaid cuts and restoring Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits that the GOP allowed to lapse, two policies hitting household budgets as healthcare premiums spike.
    — David Lim, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Participants answered questions about their purchasing intentions, but the researchers did not observe sales or ask shoppers to evaluate specific price premiums for sustainable clothing.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of premiums
Noun
  • Every year, the panel awards special prizes to chefs, front-of-house staff, and activists who are leading the charge in hospitality.
    — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of prizes
Noun
  • His military awards include six Bronze Star Medals, including one for valor, and a Purple Heart, indicating he was wounded in combat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Corral’s overriding belief is that quality, awards-chasing, festival-style fare can – and should – also be mainstream.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of awards
Noun
  • The rewards are intended to encourage people with information about the crimes to come forward.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • James referenced Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Bill Russell and Jackie Robinson as athletes who previously spoke up for equality and change with no concerns about the consequences or any rewards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rewards
Noun
  • Plus, the reception desk has surprise toys and giveaways for children to discover like paper and crayons for drawing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Fake celebrity endorsements, manipulated videos and fraudulent holiday giveaways can make questionable offers appear legitimate.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of giveaways
Noun
  • From arena subsidies and homelessness policy to data centers and affordable housing, candidates across the Sacramento region are making statements that could shape voters’ choices.
    — Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In the 2025 draft report obtained by the Herald, FDOT argued that the state’s EV charging network was flourishing, thanks to private market investments, and didn’t need additional government subsidies.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of subsidies
Noun
  • Do not overlook the impact of any financial windfalls, either.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Also, the windfalls are subject to taxes and withholdings, and stock options are vested on varying schedules.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of windfalls
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