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
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Bartenders here don’t dilute their cocktails prior to pouring, dry shaking instead to incorporate cocktails before pouring into frozen glassware and topping with soft, pillowy ice mounds.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Sam Reinhart, who was on a nowhere team in Buffalo before Zito got him, iced the game with a fifth goal off a face-off.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Noun
After the Stars lost 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, Benn was the last Stars player off the ice as the team headed towards the tunnel.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Bartenders here don’t dilute their cocktails prior to pouring, dry shaking instead to incorporate cocktails before pouring into frozen glassware and topping with soft, pillowy ice mounds.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Verb
Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut: A miniature Original Glazed doughnut dipped in yellow vanilla flavored icing and pink sanding sugar.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Sam Reinhart, who was on a nowhere team in Buffalo before Zito got him, iced the game with a fifth goal off a face-off.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The key is in the posture and the details: platform sandals, dark sunglasses with precise lines, minimal jewelry that doesn't compete with the silhouette, and a compact bag that accentuates the structure.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
Verb
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Thinly sliced raw white onion and dill pickles bring the flavors into focus, ensuring nothing feels too heavy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Ofir Amir was shot in both legs and survived, as 411 others were murdered and 47 taken hostage.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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But with the second episode of Season 3, Alert: MPU sent viewers’ jaws dropping to the forest floor as Jason and Mike (Ryan Broussard) discovered that Nikki had been murdered — with a single gunshot to the head.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The trend is a light-hearted, playful style that can be worn as an accessory.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Companies that issue stablecoins are meant to hold reserves of other assets to back their coins and assure buyers about their value.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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There are so many cures to be discovered, sources of energy to be revealed – the discoveries that will shape the future and assure American competitiveness into the next century.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This time, he’s tasked with assassinating a powerful member of a secret society of international crime bosses known as the High Table.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Musk first announced his support for Trump shortly after the then-candidate was nearly assassinated on stage at a Pennsylvania rally last July.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
Verb
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All they were guaranteed was pay for their work and a chance to apply for the lucrative scholarships.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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But unlike last offseason, when the Falcons committed $90 million guaranteed to Kirk Cousins before using a first-round pick for another QB, Michael Penix Jr., the move to draft pass rushers Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. was not an either-or proposition.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Men and boys have been targeted and slain on ethnic grounds.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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No one is saying that people with inherent privilege don’t work hard or haven’t faced their own battles and slayed their own dragons and worked really, really hard.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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