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
Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Hardly your average bridal silhouette to begin with — its midi length keeps things from being formal, to be sure— this strapless, fit-and-flare gown is styled with delicate floral embroidery and the ethereal detailing is the icing on the proverbial wedding cake.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
The six-minute ovation at one of the world’s top film festivals is only the icing on the cake.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Losing by breaking my jug was just the icing on the cake.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
What Are The Benefits Of Skin Icing? Much like other skincare treatments, the benefits of skin icing are plentiful.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Hardly your average bridal silhouette to begin with — its midi length keeps things from being formal, to be sure— this strapless, fit-and-flare gown is styled with delicate floral embroidery and the ethereal detailing is the icing on the proverbial wedding cake.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
The six-minute ovation at one of the world’s top film festivals is only the icing on the cake.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Losing by breaking my jug was just the icing on the cake.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
Noun
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But now, in the Trump White House, one member of the administration may be getting a whole new sort of fringe benefit — her own reality show.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry lists hourly prevailing wages, before fringe benefits, around $30 for landscapers, $43.40 for general laborers, $46.50 for boom truck operators and $47.50 for pipe-layers.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The most effective leaders inspire optimism without ignoring hard realities—ensuring that positivity and being happy fuels meaningful results rather than becoming an obstacle to real progress.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole at ages 18 and 21 after being convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills home in 1989.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Eleven years after attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress, she's changed careers and started a family with a new husband, Bob Miller.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The top tiers, Tier A+ and Tier A, both include proxies sourced with the device owner's knowledge and consent, with Tier A+ also providing financial rewards to the residential users.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a $15,000 reward for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects involved in a mass shooting in Catawba County, North Carolina, over the weekend.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2025
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No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The performance airs one night before the Great White Way's annual awards show.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The civil suit eventually came to include five defendants — all had been freshmen in fall 2021, except for Araiza, then a standout senior whose punting skills later led to a national collegiate award.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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This premium covers extra costs such as freight, tariffs, and storage required to deliver aluminum to the U.S. Midwest.—
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CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Between insurance premiums, property taxes, and inflationary costs, landlords cannot keep up.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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This underscores the company’s track record of executing rapid-development projects on relatively modest budgets—Erinyes reportedly cost less than $15 million to develop over three years.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2025
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Most recently, the Florida Supreme Court rejected an argument that his longtime use of drugs and alcohol and several head injuries led to a mental decline that would make executing him cruel and unusual punishment.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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