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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
Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026 This insulated water bottle can keep drinks cold for up to 7 hours and iced for up to 32, according to the brand. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Fortunately for the Yankees and the ballplayer, Chisholm avoided serious injury, felt better after icing, and was back in the Bombers’ lineup for Friday’s 5-0 win over the Reds, which featured a career-high 13 strikeouts and six scoreless innings from Cam Schlittler. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 In the winter, the lake can sometimes freeze over, allowing those who want to ice fish a chance to catch trout or cisco. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 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 absconded with eight pieces of jewelry—including tiaras, a brooch, necklaces, and earrings—collectively valued at more than €88 million.
    — Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
  • Just be sure to style with glitzy gold jewelry for a moment of glam, especially if your day involves some retail therapy or sunset cocktails.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 July 2026
Definition of jewelry
Verb
  • The Dodgers’ 9-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Saturday wasn’t enough to prevent them from going into the All-Star break with the best record in the majors — that much is ensured.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, in Muscat on Saturday, during which both officials discussed mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of vessels in the waterway.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • According to his own brother’s testimony, Sochor raped and murdered Gifford, then hid her body.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026
  • No one really knows how many the mob murdered that afternoon, but historians generally agree the number ranges from dozens to hundreds.
    — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026
Definition of murder
Noun
  • The company said its AI Personal Stylist recommends exclusively from the products available in its live catalog, which is not just limited to apparel, but also includes footwear and accessories.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
  • This will be especially tedious for people with dozens of lights and accessories, as well as many customized scenes and automations.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of accessory
Verb
  • And no matter how close that build appears to being finished, Cristobal will assure you there’s more work to be done.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • At the same time, the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, downplayed the situation and assured passengers that there was no need to panic.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Other justices have also faced security concerns in recent years, most notably when a man went to Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house in 2022 looking to assassinate him in the weeks after the Dobbs opinion was leaked.
    — Elise Spenner, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The hearing comes nine months after a 29-year-old California man, Nicholas Roske, was sentenced to more than eight years in prison for his 2022 plot to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanagh at his Maryland home.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 14 July 2026
Definition of assassinate
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  • Baking this mac and cheese on a sheet pan guarantees creamy centers and crispy edges in every bite.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
  • Having the gene does not guarantee a diagnosis later on, but compared to people with other APOE variants in their genome, the likelihood is significantly higher.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of guarantee
Verb
  • In that case, authorities believe the mother was responsible for slaying the family and then killing herself.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The body of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived via plane to the Iranian city of Mashhad, where he is set to be buried, the state broadcaster IRIB reported Thursday.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of slay

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