as in reward
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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
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Asus Laptop Deals This entry-level gaming laptop is already a bargain at retail, so consider an additional 5% Prime Day price drop as the icing on the cake.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
But if the franchise has a no-return policy, icing out Jay Woodcroft, Todd Nelson and Craig MacTavish, the options are retreads and the unproven.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Noun
The photo showed the mom of one in front of a cake with white icing and a pink candle, while her son sat beside her.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Asus Laptop Deals This entry-level gaming laptop is already a bargain at retail, so consider an additional 5% Prime Day price drop as the icing on the cake.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Verb
Fortunately for the Yankees and the ballplayer, Chisholm avoided serious injury, felt better after icing, and was back in the Bombers’ lineup for Friday’s 5-0 win over the Reds, which featured a career-high 13 strikeouts and six scoreless innings from Cam Schlittler.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
But if the franchise has a no-return policy, icing out Jay Woodcroft, Todd Nelson and Craig MacTavish, the options are retreads and the unproven.
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Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icing
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The reward was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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Bonus pools are the easiest reward mechanism to implement and work particularly well in nonprofit contexts where there is no stock ownership.
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Their major demands for the next contract include salary raises, reducing dependence on temporary workers and ensuring job security.
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The attorneys say Kil had spent years advocating for students and ensuring the university was inclusive.
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It’s been over three decades since Wood was convicted of murdering six young women and girls and burying their bodies near El Paso – crimes for which he was nicknamed the Desert Killer.
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Ciarre Campbell, brother of veteran NFL lineman Calais Campbell, has been charged with murdering their 71-year-old mother, Nateal, inside her Atlanta home.
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This Italian American eatery in Inman Park has won quite a few awards for its bar program, including the Michelin Guide’s coveted Exceptional Cocktails Award during 2023’s inaugural ceremony.
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Messi is the current favorite to win the award with seven goals to lead the race, while Mbappé is one behind at six.
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No one is getting fired … yet Mozeliak started his press conference by assuring the staff that their jobs were safe.
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There were no financial details but the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the deal, put the figure in the $75-million range, similar in size to previous rounds with other backers including Thrive, and assuring the mini-major will continue to remain independent.
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The 23-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University will be in court this week for the most substantial hearing so far in his murder case.
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Since the start of the war in 2022, Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed responsibility for assassinating several senior Russian officers, some of whom have appeared on a public list of Ukraine’s enemies.
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Coaches will receive fringe benefits on top of their annaul salaries.
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There has been a fringe benefit to Dunk’s time off.
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Tuning in an hour beforehand is usually a pretty good way of getting up to speed with the stage and guaranteeing the denouement.
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McCourt Global, which is the sole financial backer of the league, announced it in March, guaranteeing $300 million in prize money to be distributed over the first three seasons.
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“Icing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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