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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 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
There are office workers from the nearby insurance skyscrapers holding impromptu meetings over almond macadamia iced coffees from G&B Coffee and folks from the jewelry district grabbing a quick bite at Sarita's Pupuseria.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Try different ways to enjoy it: Whether it's iced, served with a slice of lemon and mint leaves, or blended into smoothies, find what makes green tea enjoyable for your routine.
—Trista Chan, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Cream cheese icing between the colorful mini cakes makes for a pretty presentation.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 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
There are office workers from the nearby insurance skyscrapers holding impromptu meetings over almond macadamia iced coffees from G&B Coffee and folks from the jewelry district grabbing a quick bite at Sarita's Pupuseria.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Try different ways to enjoy it: Whether it's iced, served with a slice of lemon and mint leaves, or blended into smoothies, find what makes green tea enjoyable for your routine.
—Trista Chan, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Leyden, who was down on her luck after losing her jewelry business and had become estranged from her family, wound up in a homeless shelter.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The collaboration reflects a broader shift toward closer alignment between beauty and fashion, where elements like nails are increasingly considered alongside accessories such as jewelry or footwear.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Garcia Martinez was processed for federal immigration law violations and transported to a detention facility with detainers to ensure extradition to New York after final adjudication of the immigration violations, CBP said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Oversight should be limited to ensuring safety and maintaining academic standards, as well as financial oversight where taxpayer funds are involved.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Additional rooms focus on killers such as John Wayne Gacy, known as the clown serial killer who was convicted of killing 33 young men and boys, and the Green River Killer, named Gary Ridgway, who was convicted of murdering 49 women between 1982 and 1998, among others.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez were cleared of allegations of child neglect and abuse in the months before authorities say the teenager was murdered and dismembered by singer D4vd, who now faces a possible death sentence for the slaying.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Alongside the footwear, the capsule is completed by a selection of leather accessories—coasters, a planner cover, a key holder, and a valet tray—all made from leather and produced in the United States using traditional artisanal processes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Because, obviously, there are different types of accessories for all the different types of grannies out there.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Rest assured that the career assistant United States attorneys in North Carolina, the career FBI agents, the career secret service agents that investigated this case didn't just look at the Instagram post and walk away.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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But Ritter also noted that the path forward was not assured.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Allen, a California teacher, is charged with attempting to assassinate the president, transportation of a firearm and ammunition in interstate commerce with intent to commit a felony, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Authorities rightly repaid the favor by charging Allen with attempting to assassinate the President of the United States, and transporting and discharging a firearm.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Space is limited, and admission is not guaranteed.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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So Section 326 of the Communications Act prohibits prior restraint and censorship, and the First Amendment guarantees free speech.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Behold, summer is officially here with two movies that are slaying around the globe.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
2 May 2026
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Wadded and stacked $1 bills, some of it in plastic bags, were found in the sedan in which Homan, who was 24, was slain.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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