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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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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Within a few years of leaving Texas, Rauschenberg had upended everything the place had meant to him, smashing through the parochialism of small-town Southern life, where necks were broken in Jesus’ name, and families indentured or murdered.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, ruthless bounty hunter Leo Bonhart has already murdered the gang.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Its foldable design with a snap closure keeps accessories organized, without taking up too much room in an everyday purse or carry-on bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Taking the podium, Jaramillo humbly thanked Hudak and his fellow officers for their support and Mayor Vince Lago praised Jaramillo, saying the city was blessed to have him and assured him that Coral Gables would always stand behind him.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rest assured, Griffiths has always collected his full salary.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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An elite Iranian military unit plotted to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, according to a US official familiar with the matter.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film, which won the top documentary prize at the Seattle International Film Festival, takes a fascinating look at Sara Jane Moore, the suburban housewife who bizarrely tried to assassinate President Ford in San Francisco in September 1975.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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