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
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut is an Original Glazed decked out in cookie dough icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In addition to keeping the surface clean, this characteristic provides the film with anti-icing and de-icing capabilities.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Verb
The Vikings sent 20 batters to the plate in a 16-run third inning, icing the win.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Run Out Of Ice From icing down the cooler to filling pitchers of ice tea or mixing up cocktails—ice is of the utmost importance, especially in the summertime in the South.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
The Cringer Claw Cookie Dough Doughnut is an Original Glazed decked out in cookie dough icing.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In addition to keeping the surface clean, this characteristic provides the film with anti-icing and de-icing capabilities.
—New Atlas, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Super Bowl winners have his rings, too — the Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks, whose players opened their ornate jewelry boxes at a private team party Thursday night to find the prize every NFL player covets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Style it with comfy walking sneakers and a sweater slung over your shoulders for afternoon sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and some jewelry for dinner with friends.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Plus, there are even adjusters on the back to ensure a perfect fit.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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His transition to an inpatient hospice unit halfway through his stay allowed the family to use social workers and ensure his comfort.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Similiar incidents Last week in Baltimore City, a 15-year-old boy turned himself in to police, confessing to murdering another 15-year-old earlier this year.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Thirty years after Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, Jose's former business partner still questions what led to the killings.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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For years, gray has dominated living rooms—from wall colors and upholstery to flooring and decorative accessories.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Furniture, clothing, accessories and decor often depend on texture, shape, pattern and color.—
Kurt Knutsson
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured visitors that the country has a proper security plan for the event, including specialized training for officials, planning and operational exercises, early warning systems and security measures around stadiums, airports, roads and hotels.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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But in June, nothing in the NBA is assured.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Cantrell confronts Ravenna, who admits that he was hired to assassinate the president and the House speaker but had not yet had the chance.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2026
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The president watched Israel assassinate his colleagues and superiors, faced accusations by ultra-conservative hardline politicians of compliance with Iran’s archenemy, the United States, and even oversaw a massive crackdown on protests.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Verb
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But the Constitution does not guarantee a painless death, and human life cannot be purposefully extinguished without some risk of pain.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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That’s not to say other judges won’t find the ruling influential, but it’s already been shown that a ruling for an athlete on eligibility doesn’t guarantee a different athlete’s success in another state.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Iran is preparing a July funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Kim — who faces murder charges in a 2016 killing in San Jose and a 2018 slaying in Westminster — was flown into Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday, booked into the Anaheim city jail, turned over to the San Jose Police Department and then transported to Santa Clara County.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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