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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Wilson ran through traffic with a violent burst to pick up a first down and iced the game on a 6-yard run.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The Winged Beavers’ defense came up big with an interception on Dexter Southfield’s next drive, icing the incredible win.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The Wolverines took the lead on Jordan Marshall’s 14-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter before icing the game in the fourth.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The team tested their concept in an icing wind tunnel, where realistic ice deposits were formed on a wing section.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Wilson ran through traffic with a violent burst to pick up a first down and iced the game on a 6-yard run.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The Winged Beavers’ defense came up big with an interception on Dexter Southfield’s next drive, icing the incredible win.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The Wolverines took the lead on Jordan Marshall’s 14-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter before icing the game in the fourth.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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He was drawn to the kinds of exotic materials favored by the Japanese—among them, rare stones such as color-changing alexandrites and blue-green Paraíba tourmalines—as opposed to, say, emeralds, a staple of the Indian-jewelry repertoire.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Visitors will fall in love with shops like Props Antiques, Patina Home & Garden or vintage jewelry at Tennessee Turquoise Company.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perez, a 63-year-old transient man, was convicted of the child murders from 1992 through 2001 throughout Central and Northern California, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office announced in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Black was initially charged with attempting to murder him but a judge reduced that charge to assault after the preliminary hearing.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps her greatest accessory of all time, the 2026 version was ultra-sleek with a left side part and a strand of hair hanging down in front of her face.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The look was made modern by a simple black manicure—nail artist Tom Bachik used Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Le Diable en Chanel—the perfect accessory to her feathery black and cream off-the-shoulder dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Like Byrne, his place on the best-actor Oscar line-up now looks assured.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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Like Genesis on Duke, the members of King Crimson had upgraded their equipment for a new era, assuring that, not only could no one else play like them, few could even identify the instruments.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The protests are only the latest problem facing Khamenei’s regime, which had much of its leadership assassinated by Israel during a twelve-day war last June.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Venezuelan authorities accused both men of plotting to destabilize the government and assassinate Maduro, allegations denied by Spanish officials and civil organizations, which said the two were traveling for tourism.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This tension was on display in Paris this week, when representatives from 35 countries, including the US, discussed how to guarantee Ukraine’s post-war security in the event of a peace deal with Russia.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The fact that that play went to Broadway at all was not guaranteed.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Monday is a chance to slay some of their infamous medal round demons.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Stranger Things slayed at helping revive Eighties culture and music throughout its run, especially with its song choices.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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