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
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
The $340 savings is just icing on this thin, light cake.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, patriotic sprinkles and white icing drizzle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The moist and delicious cake is frosted with vanilla icing and finished.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Indiana committed eight turnovers in the fourth quarter — and at one point turned the ball over on four consecutive possessions — as Oklahoma City iced the victory.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025
The $340 savings is just icing on this thin, light cake.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 17 June 2025
Vanilla Cookies & Kreme Liberty Crunch Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with vanilla cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and topped with vanilla cookies, patriotic sprinkles and white icing drizzle.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The moist and delicious cake is frosted with vanilla icing and finished.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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The company uses traditional Chinese gold crafting techniques inspired by ancient royal jewelry.—
Evelyn Cheng,Victoria Yeo,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The artisan jewelry store, with locations across the state, is headquartered in Kerrville, a few miles downriver.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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And ensuring the fit is right will also remain paramount.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Soliman's attorneys have filed a temporary restraining order with the court to ensure he's not transferred out of the Butler County jail.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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His ex-wife in Dexter, Maria LaGuerta (Luna Lauren Velez), had similarly suspected the same before she was murdered.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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Obviously, Tiff is grieving Rob, the father of her child who was murdered at the end of last season.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe. Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Get it for up to 30 percent off at Amazon, along with more of our favorite waterproof beach accessories from fanny packs to makeup bags, playing cards, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The French club’s Europa League participation next season was assured.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Police have assured that the scene is a stunt and not a real emergency.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Israel has also assassinated much of the terror organization’s top leadership.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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The judge presiding over the case of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, has released a letter that the suspect sent to the court.—
Peter Aitken
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Although named in the court documents, no person or company listed is guaranteed to be called to the witness stand if the case makes it to trial.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
15 July 2025
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The deal included $90 million guaranteed and a $13.75 million signing bonus, according to the NFL Network.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Mission members slain In a letter to the Security Council, Kenya President William Ruto said the security mission his country is spearheading up in Haiti needs more equipment and operational support.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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But he wasn’t charged in that case for 10 months, and an arrest warrant wasn’t sought for Garcia Aquino until three days before Omar was slain.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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