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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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
Tim Rohan, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Perez also posted photos of herself needing to ice her head because of the bump that was left on the top of her forehead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
These aren't cakes made of lambs, nor standard sweet cakes iced with pictures of lambs.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
But with 10 minutes to go, Real Salt Lake iced it on a stunning volley from the 18-year-old Gozo.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
But Michigan sank two free throws to ice the game.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Perez also posted photos of herself needing to ice her head because of the bump that was left on the top of her forehead.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
These aren't cakes made of lambs, nor standard sweet cakes iced with pictures of lambs.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
But with 10 minutes to go, Real Salt Lake iced it on a stunning volley from the 18-year-old Gozo.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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If going full metallic is not the right fit for your style, think about playing with accessories like metallic boots, a crossbody bag like this one from Kate Spade or jewelry to add a little shine to your look without going all in.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Credit card statements obtained by law enforcement showed significant spending activity, including over $54,000 spent at a jewelry store between 2020 and 2024 and over $7,000 on travel to Egypt in 2019, the complaint said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Communities with more complex governance arrangements may need legal review to ensure their governing documents are in compliance.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Oman is closely aligned with its Gulf neighbors, whom analysts view as determined to ensure the strait’s return to prewar status.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nichols was ready to share with jurors his theory of what happened to Kim Langwell the evening she was murdered.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Liquid Death chief Mike Cessario will murder conventional marketing.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Velvet Caviar also makes matching MagSafe-compatible accessories, including a phone grip that helps keep your device secure in your hand.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The combination of a crisp shirt with jeans doesn’t need any spectacular accessories or styling to work.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many had been assured that they would be evacuated.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That starts with the city’s legislative process, which will entail a follow-up committee hearing Tuesday before a vote of city council members that is not assured of passing.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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This comes on top of at least 15 years of US-Israel assassinating Iranian university scientists and their families.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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In July 1963, he and other members of the Everest team, including Gombu, were presented the Hubbard Medal of the National Geographic Society — which partially sponsored the expedition — by President Kennedy, four months before the president was assassinated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Norwich offered a seven-year deal, guaranteeing a year as a professional player.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Finishing above the ninth seed guarantees the Hornets at least one home postseason game, which would mark the first time that’s happened since Game 6 of their first-round playoff series against Miami in 2016.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trump has fired the vast majority of his Middle Eastern experts, while dozens of Iran’s top officials have been slain in the conflict.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
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With the Land Rover Terrain Response System offering modes comprising Eco, Dynamic, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud & Ruts, Sand, Rock Crawl, and Wade, the tech takes the geographic and meteorological elements and slays them with a flick of a control.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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