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
Alana Semuels, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
The icing on the cake for a career rock star is following through in the face of adversity.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
But after an Ottawa icing, the B’s regained the lead on a gift goal at 14:38.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Cinnamon Melts Hotcakes are good and all, but nothing beats a squishy mini cinnamon roll dripping with cream-cheese icing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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And Walmart, which produces Great Value products like the red icing containing propylparaben, said that food and safety is always its top priority.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 3 Feb. 2025
The icing on the cake for a career rock star is following through in the face of adversity.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
But after an Ottawa icing, the B’s regained the lead on a gift goal at 14:38.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2025
Cinnamon Melts Hotcakes are good and all, but nothing beats a squishy mini cinnamon roll dripping with cream-cheese icing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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Some companies might stop offering certain or all affected fringe benefits altogether.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Here are some fringe benefits, or lifestyle perks, that cater to employee growth and their evolving priorities over time: • Childcare Support: Subsidies can ease the financial burden of childcare, allowing parents to work as their families grow.—
Alex Shubat,
Forbes,
9 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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That kind of work comes with a potentially high reward, but also a cost.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fixes an issue in some scenes where no rewards are obtained after breaking destructible objects through specific methods.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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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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Apple HomeKit support and power usage reporting would be welcome additions, but the Smart Dimmer Switch is still an excellent value and worthy of our Editors’ Choice award.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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That film, Soul, was nominated for — and won — the same awards for which The Wild Robot is nominated at CAS and MPSE (Sound of Metal won the year Soul was nominated at the Oscars).—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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The dream to restart premium denim manufacturing in the U.S. is up for auction.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Feb. 2025
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The film opened in theaters on Jan. 10 and pivoted to digital streaming via premium video on demand on Jan. 28.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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