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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
Before the accident, Bering Air routinely flew its planes over the safe weight and used an incorrect maximum allowable weight for icing conditions, the report noted. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 And better movies that are marketed well are icing on this cake. — Adam Aron, Variety, 29 July 2026 My editor at Vulture has informed me that this is the name of the mysterious archer who iced Criston from across that field. — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Then, Walker, patient again, hit a moonshot to left field to ice his victory. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 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
  • McDonnell was the head of a thriving $125 million company; had a $1 million stockpile of jewelry, antiques, and artwork; and held a number of investment properties, according to her bank loan application.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The man made the mother and son go into a closet and open a safe before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of jewelry, investigators said.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of jewelry
Verb
  • How to Clean a Candle Jar Once jarred candles have about 1/2 inch of wax left, stop burning the candles to ensure the jars don’t break.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • All 24 fighters across the 12-bout card successfully made weight, ensuring a full night of action.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • The trip changed his life when terrorist Rashid Baz opened fire on the van, murdering 16-year-old Ari Halberstam, and injuring several others.
    — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • People don’t do what they’re supposed to, or someone betrays someone else for money or power or spite, or maybe a dragon just disobeys its rider and decides to murder a prince.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of murder
Noun
  • There’s usually a pair of chic oversized sunnies involved too to really channel Sophia Loren, and a statement accessory or shoe, like a suite of Cartier jewels or a structured and sleek clutch.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nylon remains important, but leather, Tegris and aluminium also feature in a range extending from smaller accessories through everyday bags to four-figure luggage.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of accessory
Verb
  • That assures the Yankees of his services for the 2027 season.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Davis assured that cottonmouths, though venomous, are not typically aggressive unless threatened.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of assure
Verb
  • Experts say the changes mark a shift in approach compared to the more cautious tone under Mojtaba’s father, Ali Khamenei, who was supreme leader until assassinated by Israel at the start of the war.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Orders the Navy’s Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival?
    — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of assassinate
Verb
  • Invisasox are made with a revolutionary gel heel grip mesh design that keeps the sock on better than any other no show sock -- guaranteed to stay on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Built for the Experience Economy The business reality of resort retail is that having a captive audience doesn’t guarantee a shopping audience.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of guarantee
Verb
  • No two tales of what happened to Maelor after his knight protector was shot dead agree, but the young boy was also slain on the bridge, perhaps torn apart by the mob who assailed him, arguing over what to do with the young prince.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Manson murders spawned at least one copycat slaying in February 1970, The New York Times reported.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of slay

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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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