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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
  • The duo opted for pieces from Sabyasachi, including striking pearl and diamond creations, alongside Garatti Milano and Sauer high jewelry pieces helped elevate the final looks.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Let your shoes soften the look, while the rest of your accessories—like a designer bag and statement jewelry—do all the heavy lifting.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 21 July 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 former husband of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of murdering her three young children, took the stand Monday as the prosecution’s first witness in her triple-murder trial.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
  • Bryan Kohberger declared his intention to withdraw his guilty plea on Monday, one year after he was convicted and sentenced for murdering four Idaho college students.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 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
  • There’s one specification that the next MacBook Neo is almost guaranteed to receive.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • We are all almost guaranteed to be presented with unexpected challenges.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 26 July 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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