as in jewelry
slang
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
She joked that she was wearing so much ice that she nearly blinded herself looking into the well-lit mirror.
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1
as in to ensure
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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2
as in to murder
slang
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 ice
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Rather than taking in warming sunbeams, some researchers want to repel them and turn down global temperatures by refreezing a swath of Arctic ice as big as the combined area of Texas and New Mexico.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Curry made two more free throws with 3.4 seconds remaining to ice the game.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Keep your gin in the freezer, grab a large chilled glass, add 4 oz or so of gin, a squeeze of lime, quality bottled tonic and plenty of ice.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Rather than taking in warming sunbeams, some researchers want to repel them and turn down global temperatures by refreezing a swath of Arctic ice as big as the combined area of Texas and New Mexico.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Verb
Treatment for groin strains includes rest, icing, compressing the affected area, and taking pain medications.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Curry made two more free throws with 3.4 seconds remaining to ice the game.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The key is in the posture and the details: platform sandals, dark sunglasses with precise lines, minimal jewelry that doesn't compete with the silhouette, and a compact bag that accentuates the structure.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
Verb
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By sending toddlers off on baby trains, the Foundling worked to preserve the minority Catholic faith against encroachment by Protestant charities like the CAS, ensuring that Catholic culture would be perpetuated and reproduced across the United States.—
Time,
Time,
28 May 2025
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The lawsuit follows Republican efforts over the years to ensure voter roll accuracy, speeding up after President Trump's March executive order regarding election integrity.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Officially, the Prime Video series (premiering May 29) is an adaptation of the 2019 novel by Alafair Burke, about a pair of estranged siblings, played by Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, reuniting when one’s husband is murdered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Trump contends that white South African farmers are being murdered in a racially motivated genocide, and that the South African government has permitted itself to seize their land.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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For example, a store in Austin could stock festival outfits during SXSW, or a store in Chicago might promote warm beverages or winter accessories ahead of a cold snap.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.—
Louis Casiano , Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Dina assures her that the baby’s okay, then eases Ellie’s shirt over her head to clean her injuries.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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We were assured these cuts were necessary to boost employee pay and business investment.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Milk was assassinated in 1978 by a former colleague on the board.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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The day after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a little over four years earlier in 1963, Hartford Public Schools held a half-day so students could grieve.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
Verb
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It was built after decades of fraud to guarantee that votes are counted, verified, and trusted.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan was inspired by Israel’s multitiered defenses Israeli leaders say the system isn’t 100% guaranteed, but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.—
Kazem Kazerounian,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said early Thursday morning that the country remains united with the families of slain embassy staffers in Washington.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
22 May 2025
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Russo, a 24-year FDNY veteran, had been expecting to retire in a few months when she was slain.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 May 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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