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
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The former is a sugary vanilla custard baked in a Danish dough and the latter is a vanilla cake pop dipped in red-colored chocolate icing and decorated with a white heart and sprinkles.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Once the icing has hardened, transfer your Italian Fig Cookies to an airtight container.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Finally, a Piezo super tweeter delivers the treble frequencies, providing the icing on what is a three-driver design.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The former is a sugary vanilla custard baked in a Danish dough and the latter is a vanilla cake pop dipped in red-colored chocolate icing and decorated with a white heart and sprinkles.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Once the icing has hardened, transfer your Italian Fig Cookies to an airtight container.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
The cake layers are absolute perfection, and the icing is delicious.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
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According to the latest budget, 37% of AC Transit’s operating expenses go to pensions and other fringe benefits.Marc Joffe, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The City Council earlier this month unanimously approved hiring Broadnax as well as his employment agreement, which outlines the $470,000 base salary and other fringe benefits.Ella McCarthy, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Apr. 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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The visitor cap is part of strategy to promote sustainable tourism while ensuring easier crowd management for park staff and security.Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 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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Travel rewards are commonly used to cut down on company expenses, although business owners may utilize the benefits for vacations or other personal activities.Rohit Arora, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In addition to brand deals, Dunn participates in TikTok’s creator rewards program, which pays creators with a minimum of 10,000 followers and 100,000 monthly views to make original minutes-long content.Jason Parham, WIRED, 10 Jan. 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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But what if the real power for helping people and assuring sensible government went the other way?Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, only ambulatory surgery centers that scored high in quality care and patient safety were eligible for the Top ASC award.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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So far, only the nominees for the BAFTA EE Rising Star award have been announced, with Anora’s Mikey Madison, Unstoppable’s Jharrel Jerome, and Industry alumni Marisa Abela, David Jonsson, and Nabhaan Rizwan revealed to be in the running for that prize on January 7.Radhika Seth, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Major insurers have been pulling out of the market for years, and others have been petitioning for ever higher premiums in order to stay in the market.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Revenue from premium seats, such as first class and premium economy, rose 8% in the fourth quarter to $5.2 billion compared with a 2% rise in main cabin ticket revenue to about $6 billion.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Police made one arrest after executing a search warrant at a Connecticut smoke shop suspected of selling marijuana without a license.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 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 21 Jan. 2025.
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