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
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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
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Aspiration was always the icing on Martha’s and Ina’s cakes, too.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Some of Nyoni’s techniques can be uncomfortably facile for the weight they’re meant to carry, especially those which betray a lack of faith in the Haneke-like icing of her framing, and its ability to mine real horror from the stuff of domestic sterility.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
About Warm Hearted Cinnamon Bites Unlike Dollywood’s infamous cinnamon bread condiments (sugar icing or apple butter), Universal Orlando’s cinnamon bites will feature another iconic flavor pairing.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This sweet fills an unglazed doughnut with cream before dipping it in chocolate icing and decorating it with green icing drizzles and gold sprinkles.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Aspiration was always the icing on Martha’s and Ina’s cakes, too.
—Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Some of Nyoni’s techniques can be uncomfortably facile for the weight they’re meant to carry, especially those which betray a lack of faith in the Haneke-like icing of her framing, and its ability to mine real horror from the stuff of domestic sterility.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 4 Mar. 2025
About Warm Hearted Cinnamon Bites Unlike Dollywood’s infamous cinnamon bread condiments (sugar icing or apple butter), Universal Orlando’s cinnamon bites will feature another iconic flavor pairing.
—Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for icing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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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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Some companies might stop offering certain or all affected fringe benefits altogether.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This innovative material molds to the wearer’s foot, ensuring unmatched comfort.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Davis’s primary objective was to provide recommendations pertaining to the national speed limit, to keep drivers safe by minimizing speeding and accidents and to save gasoline by ensuring that cars drove at their peak rpm (revolutions per minute).—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women as well as attempting to murder seven others.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
Arizona Republic,
2 Jan. 2025
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The timing was awkward — as Bashar and his gang were murdering unarmed protesters en masse.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For Visa, Skylight Media developed a virtual farmers market where players earned coins through mini-games, learning to spend or save based on reward tiers.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This ensures that companies aren’t just saving money but also maximizing the impact of their rewards programs.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jamie’s lieutenant Bixby eventually reaches the church, assuring Claire that Jamie is bound to come any minute.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The city's Superdome is also set to host the NFL Super Bowl next month, and the NFL issued a statement offering support to the victims and those affected, while also assuring that the event will be safe.—
Taylor Wilson,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That movie is coming to theaters, and that fact may be the key to a future major awards push.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Despite picking up album of the year and best country album for Cowboy Carter at the 2025 Grammys, Beyoncé has been snubbed by a country music awards program… again.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite these challenges, the economic premium for a bachelor’s degree persists, with median earnings for degree holders remaining 67% higher than those with only a high school diploma .—
Scott White,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In the series, FitzGerald devotes one episode to rising insurance premiums for housing in Florida because of increasing flood risks, and how the risk initially was underpriced in order to encourage development there.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Penn State raced ahead 14-0 before executing two consecutive offensive scoring drives to finish the half up 28-0.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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