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noun

Definition of icenext
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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verb

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
Verb
But the plane’s de-icing system experienced recurring technical faults and was repeatedly switched back and forth during critical phases of the trip. — ABC News, 23 July 2026 Then, Walker, patient again, hit a moonshot to left field to ice his victory. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 The outfielder said his opposite-field home run was his favorite swing of the night, but manager Tony Vitello described being in awe of Ramos’ 434-foot blast to ice the game. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 One of the day’s youngest party planners was Bush’s 4-year-old granddaughter Cora Georgia Coyne, who took the lead on decorating for the celebration and helped ice a Texas sheet cake before the family gathered for dinner. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
  1. jewelry
  2. ensure
  3. murder
  4. accessory
  5. assure
  6. assassinate
  7. guarantee
  8. slay
Noun
  • In 2018, thieves broke into the home and Usher and Miguel were robbed of $20,000 in cash and a litany of jewelry and watches (the most expensive watch was reportedly worth $220,000).
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As Kyliushyk mentioned, nude nails are a natural fit with gold jewelry and nail decals.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewelry
Verb
  • The ethnic unity law, Beijing says, helps ensure equality and support economic development.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Planners prioritize areas that don’t have equitable park access to ensure everybody can get to a dog park, splash pad or even just green space, Walker said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • The entire act of murdering the Dama encapsulates so many aspects of Negan’s character.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Scott was murdered in front of the building that houses the Bereshit Lifestyle Center, where Elizabeth Baron, 27, went into cardiac arrest just the day before after being injected with NAD+, a trendy anti-aging treatment.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of murder
Noun
  • The suite also has its own laundry room, private bath and extensive custom storage — a setup that suggests the closet isn’t an accessory to the house so much as a headline act.
    — David Caraccio Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • The key is balancing the delicate detailing with classic accessories, creating a look that feels romantic without sacrificing everyday versatility.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 31 July 2026
Definition of accessory
Verb
  • Although Wangchuk broke his fast on July 24 after the government assured him that steps would be taken to address the students’ demands, the protest kept growing.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • The Academy’s Board of Governors is the group that sets the organization’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health and assures the fulfillment of its mission.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Utah prosecutors are turning up the heat on Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, arguing that the evidence against him easily meets the standard required to send the case to trial.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
  • In the days after the Zacatecas slayings, a mayor was assassinated in his office in the central state of Morelos and a journalist was shot dead in Oaxaca, in the south.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of assassinate
Verb
  • Cargill and her best friend Alexa Bliss have been at war with Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin, and in a ladder match, that feud was more than guaranteed to culminate in a significant spot in the match, if not decide this contest outright.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Daniel Fernando García Velázquez took the admissions exam for Mexico’s most famous university four times before finally getting the result that should have guaranteed him admission.
    — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantee
Verb
  • His buddy Batista was slain by Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage), but there’s no doubt Quinn will suspect Dexter played a role in it.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 July 2026
  • Indeed, Richard the Lionheart, after countless campaigns and victories, was slain by a crossbowman (ironically, because this was a weapon that Richard championed greatly against the wishes of the Church).
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of slay

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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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