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
ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The grandkids can even help Grandma decorate the bunny once it's iced.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
And the plates would ice up overnight and melt during the day and the diamond plate floor would get wet and slippery.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Connor Dewar was a full stride ahead of Jamie Drysdale, and it was still called icing.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Twenty-three seconds later, Justin Sourdif’s shot bounced past Cooley and Ethen Frank iced the game late with an empty-netter.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The grandkids can even help Grandma decorate the bunny once it's iced.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
And the plates would ice up overnight and melt during the day and the diamond plate floor would get wet and slippery.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Connor Dewar was a full stride ahead of Jamie Drysdale, and it was still called icing.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Small cloth jewelry bags or jewelry boxes are a good option, as are tiny cleaning cloths.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, in May 2023, multiple jewelry items were stolen from a locker at a hotel in West Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This adaptation helps to ensure generational success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam's Ministry for Industry and Trade encouraged businesses to adopt remote working arrangements and reduce travel and transport demand to ensure national energy security.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For instance, Joseph Nalle, a member of a prominent local family, murdered another alderman in cold blood on Congress Avenue in 1878 with a big knife.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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After Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in 2020 in Minneapolis, both the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council passed legislation designed to hold police more accountable, including by enshrining civilians’ rights to record law enforcement.—
Andrew Case,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Plan on leaving some of your go-to travel accessories at home.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Pair classics like chintz, balloon shades, gathered dust ruffles, and skirted tables with meaningful accessories.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But as its season continues to descend further into disaster, Musselman assured that things were still moving in the right direction ahead of Wednesday’s game against Washington in the conference tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Historically, assured access to space has meant having more than one way to reach orbit.—
Svetla Ben-Itzhak,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Franco is the sister of Marielle Franco, a Rio councilwoman, feminist and human rights activist who was assassinated in 2018.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Since the United States assassinated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani in 2020, Iran has attempted even more attacks.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Wear it with your favorite jeans and flats and you’re guaranteed to win some compliments on the street.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The farewell ceremony for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed, Iran’s state media is reporting.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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One person was killed and two more wounded in a shooting down the block from the grand opening of a restaurant tied to slain Southern California rapper Nipsey Hussle.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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