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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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
Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 May 2026
Instead, linesperson Bevan Mills waved off what the Ducks strongly felt was icing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Thompson hit one of two free throws, and James badly missed another 3-point attempt that allowed Houston to ice it.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Kings iced the same lineup, took the same approach and ended up with an identical result in each of their first two playoff games against the Colorado Avalanche, a 2-1 loss.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Adding replays for icing or other judgment calls would be too much.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 6 May 2026
Instead, linesperson Bevan Mills waved off what the Ducks strongly felt was icing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Thompson hit one of two free throws, and James badly missed another 3-point attempt that allowed Houston to ice it.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The Kings iced the same lineup, took the same approach and ended up with an identical result in each of their first two playoff games against the Colorado Avalanche, a 2-1 loss.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Not to be left out, high-end jewelry had quite a bit of success, too, with revenue growing by 18 percent compared to the previous year.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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The ship has a small but impressively provisioned boutique, filled with fine jewelry, high-end accessories, and some lovely beach and loungewear.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Verb
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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Porter highlighted that the state should focus on ensuring students meet the educational benchmarks needed to succeed.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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For the first time since her arrest, Cindy Rodriguez Singh – the North Texas mother charged with murdering her 6‑year‑old son – agreed to speak with CBS News Texas.—
Doug Dunbar,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This Mosis padded laptop sleeve, $22, comes with a separate zippered carrying case that can hold your charging cables and accessories, like USB flash drives or external hard drives.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The head linesman normally carries out the task of assuring the down marker is flipped.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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For those who aren’t quite ready to position their pectorals in this way, Mason assures his pieces can be worn buttoned up, too.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Starting on May 12, if a dress is purchased in store or online for brides, mother-of-the-brides, or bridesmaids, Cook said the bridal retailer will allow the dress to be held right before the event and will guarantee that the dress fits properly.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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For an additional $10 on top of standard delivery charges, shoppers can place Walmart Express Delivery orders from among more than 100,000 products that are guaranteed to arrive in an hour.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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However, this is Mother’s Day weekend, so a golden opportunity to either rewatch Miranda Presley slay another day or finally get a chance to see it for the first time as a holiday outing.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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