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
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
In total, that’s close to 30,000 hours of content in a year, and the icing on the cake is content for the premium audience.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
In a destination with this much to offer, star sightings are merely the icing on the cake.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
After Vinni Lettieri used his speed to wipe out an icing call, the puck eventually came back around to him behind the net.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Over the Rainbow Doughnut – Cake batter filling, green icing, rainbow sprinkles, and a sugar rainbow.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
In total, that’s close to 30,000 hours of content in a year, and the icing on the cake is content for the premium audience.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2025
In a destination with this much to offer, star sightings are merely the icing on the cake.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
After Vinni Lettieri used his speed to wipe out an icing call, the puck eventually came back around to him behind the net.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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All of those guys were arguably somewhat uncomfortable with the exposure their sport had brought them, and were far more driven by the game itself than any of the fringe benefits.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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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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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
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Even though not all Americans are extraverts, most of us have been conditioned to cultivate that trait, and those who do reap social and professional rewards.—
Virginia Thomas,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, Pass Members enjoy exciting seasonal events, behind-the-scenes animal experiences and special monthly rewards, including festival-exclusive deals and savings on Howl-O-Scream admission.—
Tracy Yochum,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 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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Watkins is only the fourth sophomore to win the coveted award.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Zoom in: The biggest grant is a five-year, $5.9 million award to Humanities Texas, whose mission is to improve classroom teaching and support libraries and museums.—
Asher Price,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet, no effort to thoughtfully manage Medicaid premiums is evident, particularly at a time when Congress has its eyes set on cutting this line item nationally, disproportionately impacting New York.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Lancia launched the Montecarlo as a premium alternative to the popular Fiat X1/9, which used a 1.3-liter, single-cam inline-four engine and was an even slower barrel of fun.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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 15 Apr. 2025.
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