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
Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Their affinity was not altogether surprising: The two men shared a Wall Street background, a taste for the high life and a complicated relationship with Donald Trump — both were close to the president before being iced out.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Despite being contested, Barnes leaped over a pursuing corner, and hauled in a miraculous reception to ice things.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
In the winter, the lake freezes over, allowing those who want to ice fish a chance to catch trout or cisco.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Verb
Customize yours with its selection of icing, topping and drizzle (chocolate + peanuts + peanut butter are our favs), and then watch your doughnuts go down the assembly line and get made right before your eyes.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Their affinity was not altogether surprising: The two men shared a Wall Street background, a taste for the high life and a complicated relationship with Donald Trump — both were close to the president before being iced out.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Despite being contested, Barnes leaped over a pursuing corner, and hauled in a miraculous reception to ice things.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
In the winter, the lake freezes over, allowing those who want to ice fish a chance to catch trout or cisco.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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An essential in every modern minimalist’s jewelry collection?—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
12 Aug. 2025
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The jewelry, piercing and accessory store identified 18 Claire's and Icing stores that would close by Sept. 7 at the latest.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Social media apps are constantly rolling out new updates to ensure their platforms are advancing with the times, and these changes often garner mixed reactions.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Speaking to Fox News ahead of the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s intention to occupy the entirety of Gaza, saying the move is necessary to ensure Israeli security and eliminate Hamas control.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the central Dnipropetrovsk region, at least four people were killed and 17 others wounded, while in the northeastern Sumy region, Russian strikes murdered two residents and injured three others.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Rodriguez was charged via criminal complaint with first-degree murder, murdering foreign officials and using a firearm to commit murder and a crime of violence, a day after the shooting.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As Page Six noted, Moss' chic accessory can go for up to around $13,500, which doesn't exactly equate to being casually exposed to the forces of Mother Nature.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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All of the electric buses are equipped with accessories for students with handicaps.—
Harley Walls,
Arkansas Online,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With no candidate willing to step aside, Mamdani’s election is all but assured.—
Menachem Spiegel,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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However, the hotel assured them that Jack was found recently.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Milk, an openly gay public official in California, was assassinated in 1978.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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One month after King Jr. was assassinated in April 1968, SCLC leadership carried out his vision of a Poor People's Campaign.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Adopting such tactics won’t guarantee success or unity.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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The program has a long track record of success, and with no future reauthorization guaranteed, certainty may run out.—
Jill Jones,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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An additional three people have been slain this year in the 101st Precinct, which covers Far Rockaway from Beach 59th St. east to the Long Island border.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, inmates Saul Alvarez, Thorne Harnage and Donald Lashley were slain at the prison.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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