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
Abhesh Kumar, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Immediately pour icing over warm Cake, spreading evenly using an offset spatula.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Travis Hunter is icing up for the rest of preseason, but his debut was promising.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Immigrant education bill iced for the year?
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Like icing without a cake, AI without good data lacks substance.
—Abhesh Kumar, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Immediately pour icing over warm Cake, spreading evenly using an offset spatula.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2025
Travis Hunter is icing up for the rest of preseason, but his debut was promising.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
Immigrant education bill iced for the year?
—Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Procase Travel-size Jewelry Box Rather than toss your rings, bracelets, and earrings into a clear Ziploc bag, scoop up this $9 travel-friendly jewelry case ahead of your next flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Watering dill the day before harvesting ensures that the leaves are hydrated and not dry or wilting, which gives the leaves better flavor.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Sturdy box-quilt stitching ensures the comforter’s filling remains evenly distributed, even through cycles in the washer and dryer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The series premiere ends, however, on a much softer note, as Robbie and Cliff run into the young Sam, the couple's son who was sleeping in the basement while his parents were murdered upstairs.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors allege Prowell murdered King, then stole the victim's vehicle, which was found more than a week later, several miles from Prowell's home.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This roomy backpack offers plenty of space for your laptop, along with front-zip and side pockets for all your travel accessories.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Since Blood of My Blood has already been renewed for a second season, viewers can rest assured that Julia and Henry’s reunion is a matter of when and how, not if.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Concentrating the Black population in a majority-minority district assures some degree of representation.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There was huge outrage and debate at the time around the idea that the American president could assassinate an American citizen extrajudicially, in violation of his Constitutional rights.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The series follows Agent 47, a contract killer who travels to different destinations across the world to assassinate targets.—
George Yang,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The pre-authorization letters included a line saying payment was not guaranteed, but Sutton-Schulman didn’t think much of it.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spending guarantees nothing by itself, but if all teams were highly competent, using the time value of money with a rising cap would seem to create a competitive advantage.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ashlee Simpson slayed in an all-black look featuring a cutout top and frayed asymmetrical hem.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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