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
Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The infant first detecting maternal absence, the pet abandoned in an alley, the friend suddenly iced out have all felt the sudden departure of someone who was expected to be there.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
On third down, Jones converted six times, including a critical third-and-13 connection to Christian McCaffrey for a 17-yard gain to set up McCaffrey’s 4-yard touchdown run that iced the game.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The offense, though, got rolling after that, and the defense’s pass rush picked up to ice the game.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Verb
It can be enjoyed hot, with or without sweetener, or iced with a squeeze of lemon.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
The infant first detecting maternal absence, the pet abandoned in an alley, the friend suddenly iced out have all felt the sudden departure of someone who was expected to be there.
—Anna Holmes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
On third down, Jones converted six times, including a critical third-and-13 connection to Christian McCaffrey for a 17-yard gain to set up McCaffrey’s 4-yard touchdown run that iced the game.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
The offense, though, got rolling after that, and the defense’s pass rush picked up to ice the game.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Across the street from the temple, a sprawl of vendors sold clothing, jewelry, toys, fabric and instruments.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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One spot to check out is Gas Bijoux, an atelier that creates exquisite, one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Arkansas Insurance Department's primary mission is to protect consumers and ensure the financial stability of insurers, according to the release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Johnson’s disappearance nearly five years ago put the spotlight on the many cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women that families and activists argued were getting overlooked and dismissed.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rafael Andres, 61, was convicted in 2014 of murdering 31-year-old waitress Yvette Fariñas.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Act now to not miss out on these Amazon outlet deals on timeless clothing items, comfortable shoes, durable luggage, and helpful travel accessories, all for $50 or less.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Collina Strada’s New York Fashion Week spring 2026 show, designer Hillary Taymour sent hairy beanies down the runway, while Schiaparelli and Simone Rocha have produced human hair accessories, neckties, and earrings.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shutdown was assured to continue into the next week.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Vance said he was assured the 25-24 vote in the Israeli Knesset was purely symbolic.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump was close to Abe, who was assassinated after leaving office.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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After he was assassinated in September at Utah Valley University, the first stop on his tour, TPUSA announced Carlson would speak at IU instead.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For example, as part of its agreement with OpenAI, Nvidia has reportedly discussed guaranteeing loans the startup would use to build its own data centers—a move that could leave the chipmaker on the hook for billions in debt if OpenAI can’t repay.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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That wasn't guaranteed at the beginning of this effort a few months ago.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But Kwei, in the first display of mercy or kindness that Dek has ever seen, refuses to slay his own brother.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
4 Nov. 2025
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Desperate to prove his mettle, Dek seeks out a terrifying creature of Yautja lore, determined to be the first of his kind to slay it.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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