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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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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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
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut is an Original Glazed decked out in cookie dough icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In addition to keeping the surface clean, this characteristic provides the film with anti-icing and de-icing capabilities.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Verb
The Vikings sent 20 batters to the plate in a 16-run third inning, icing the win.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut is an Original Glazed decked out in cookie dough icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In addition to keeping the surface clean, this characteristic provides the film with anti-icing and de-icing capabilities.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Style it with comfy walking sneakers and a sweater slung over your shoulders for afternoon sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and some jewelry for dinner with friends.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Plus, there are even adjusters on the back to ensure a perfect fit.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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His transition to an inpatient hospice unit halfway through his stay allowed the family to use social workers and ensure his comfort.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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John Bennett was put to death after being convicted of raping and attempting to murder an 11-year-old girl.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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On the limited series, based on Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel of the same name, Washington plays Eleanor, a successful CEO whose life is upended when one of her best friends is murdered.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
6 June 2026
Noun
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This summer’s hottest accessory?—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Luckily, this handwoven sling bag fits the bill, and the under-$100 accessory looks like a designer handbag for a fraction of the price.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Lithogow’s win, however, was far from assured.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Bill Owens, who resigned as executive producer of 60 Minutes in April 2025, saying he could no longer be assured of editorial independence, praised Pelley for his remarks.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
Verb
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In 1979, Pamela’s father, Lord Louis Mountbatten, was assassinated by the IRA when a bomb exploded aboard his fishing boat.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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In the 1970s, Eugene Hart was convicted of threatening the president after his brother reported Hart’s plan to assassinate President Richard Nixon.—
Wayne Unger,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Verb
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But the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death, and human life cannot be purposefully extinguished without some risk of pain.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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That’s not to say other judges won’t find the ruling influential, but it’s already been shown that a ruling for an athlete on eligibility doesn’t guarantee a different athlete’s success in another state.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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When Kostyuk hired Zaniewska, her main experience coaching on the WTA Tour was with Alizé Cornet, the French player with a penchant for slaying top-10 stars at Grand Slams.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Lastly, players will have a new Elder Dragon to slay.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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