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
Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Their affinity was not altogether surprising: The two men shared a Wall Street background, a taste for the high life and a complicated relationship with Donald Trump — both were close to the president before being iced out.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Despite being contested, Barnes leaped over a pursuing corner, and hauled in a miraculous reception to ice things.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
In the winter, the lake freezes over, allowing those who want to ice fish a chance to catch trout or cisco.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Verb
Customize yours with its selection of icing, topping and drizzle (chocolate + peanuts + peanut butter are our favs), and then watch your doughnuts go down the assembly line and get made right before your eyes.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Their affinity was not altogether surprising: The two men shared a Wall Street background, a taste for the high life and a complicated relationship with Donald Trump — both were close to the president before being iced out.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Despite being contested, Barnes leaped over a pursuing corner, and hauled in a miraculous reception to ice things.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
In the winter, the lake freezes over, allowing those who want to ice fish a chance to catch trout or cisco.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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An artisan marketplace gives festival-goers a chance to peruse and purchase apparel, toys, glass art, pottery, leather and metal goods, jewelry, paintings, edible treats and sculptures and other creations to mark their time in the Renaissance era.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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In 2004, Ivy helped the company launch their sports division, and today, the company has over 50 different collectible categories, ranging from jewelry all the way to pop culture.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Beyond self-service tools, Lenzing Pro facilitates direct connections with Lenzing’s experts, ensuring partners receive tailored support that accelerates decision making and problem-solving.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Sep. 2025
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New arrival John Victor was at the stadium yesterday to witness a game in which Matz Sels, his fellow goalkeeper, produced a string of impressive saves to ensure the 3-0 scoreline of Forest’s defeat by visitors West Ham did not end up being even more painful.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2021, Data for Indigenous Justice published the first report on the crisis in Alaska, highlighting the failure of media and local governments to gather data on cases of missing and murdered people to analyze patterns.—
Kyle Hopkins,
ProPublica,
29 Aug. 2025
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This woman is trying not to get murdered by either her brothers or Clan Grant.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Good chompers are important for many reasons, including as a key to good digestion, but at an event of the social and professional heft as an amfAR gala, where the eating is quite secondary to the flitting about, fine chompers are the go-to fashion accessory.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There’s more bird-friendly outdoor accessories to explore at Amazon.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But be assured, one familiar face will make the move to West McKinley Avenue and North 6th Street, where the new museum is expected to open in early 2027.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Despite having a slate of upcoming projects, the singer has already assured fans that music is still her first love.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Israel has assassinated many of Hamas’ top military and political leadership.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Last year, Israel assassinated Hamas’ political leader, Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital of Tehran.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Opening a distillery, even in Kentucky where 90% of the world’s bourbon is produced, doesn’t guarantee success.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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An epidemiology grant, which was supposed to be guaranteed through 2026, was shuttered.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Officials have finalized funeral services for slain Kansas City, Kansas police officer Hunter Simoncic.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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KPop Demon Hunters has officially slain Red Notice.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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