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verb

present participle of ice

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of icing
Noun
Additionally, some icing may affect portions of the southern Appalachians on Sunday. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 Iced Lemon Loaf — a returning item topped with sweet lemon icing and packaged for on-the-go convenience. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2025 That wasn't as bad as forecast, especially in areas south of the city, where temperatures rose enough to prevent icing. CBS News, 11 Jan. 2025 State officials are urging people to stay home until Sunday. Georgia Power, the state's largest electric utility, posted on social media that its crews worked overnight to address heavy icing and fallen trees. Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for icing 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • This innovative material molds to the wearer’s foot, ensuring unmatched comfort.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • Sutcliffe was convicted of murdering 13 women as well as attempting to murder seven others.
    Lorenzino Estrada, Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The timing was awkward — as Bashar and his gang were murdering unarmed protesters en masse.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Of course, blitzing Daniels, who has only nine interceptions in 19 games, has ended with more risk than reward for defenses.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • That’s how scientists believe these medications suppress appetite: by dampening the reward signaling associated with food.
    Alice Park, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Filmmakers unveil their work, launch their awards campaigns and begin new friendships.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Several awards, including from speech and debate club, are displayed on a table.
    Faith Karimi, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Lionsgate has extended its multiyear film licensing deal with Starz to bring nearly 20 studio film titles to the streaming platform’s premium channels and services annually.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Those are premium positions that generally are best addressed with premium selections, and Cleveland has glaring needs at both spots.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • He has been involved in executing the recommendations of the Interpath findings.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • 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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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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