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
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
As a cake-lover, I was drawn to the cupcakes with their large size and generous amounts of icing.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Flory Bidunga had four points and seven rebounds and Jamari McDowell iced two 3s, good for six points.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
De-icing products such as anti-freeze and salts can be toxic to pets, experts say.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
In a recent appearance on Call Her Daddy, the singer and actress lightly responded to the article published in The Cut earlier this year, in which Tisdale detailed being iced out by other moms in a group presumed to include Duff, Meghan Trainor, Mandy Moore, and more.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026
As a cake-lover, I was drawn to the cupcakes with their large size and generous amounts of icing.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Flory Bidunga had four points and seven rebounds and Jamari McDowell iced two 3s, good for six points.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
De-icing products such as anti-freeze and salts can be toxic to pets, experts say.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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On Saturday evening, a man made off with goods from a jewelry store in the 3800 block of West 26th Street.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Holiday marketing promotes diamond jewelry only as Valentine's Day or milestone anniversary gifts.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a January earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that limited supply of memory chips could be one of the biggest challenges to future growth, and suggested the company invest in its own chip manufacturing facilities to ensure supply.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The rule intended to ensure balance created an advantage.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their 32-year-old son, Nick, was arrested the following night and charged with murdering his parents.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Investigators determined he was murdered, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Vintage gems, like this Gucci 1999 piece, are also typical of the Rihanna school of style, from archival accessories and custom couture, to Chanel faux fur jackets, retro sports jerseys, or Galliano-era Dior saddle bags.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paired with white jeans (a trend recently worn by Bella Hadid and Elle Fanning), it can be dressed up with heels and a chic bag or down with flats and casual accessories.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda assured that the incidents registered in Acapulco were immediately dealt with and are under control, without posing any risk to citizens, and will continue to work jointly with federal and municipal authorities to preserve tranquility.—
Claudia Núñez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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But his place in Wrexham folklore alongside Paul Mullin, Ben Tozer et al is assured.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That man, later identified as Ryan Routh, was found guilty in September 2025 of trying to assassinate the President.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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Those leftist militants from Christensen’s pet project assassinate Beale during his broadcast.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 Feb. 2026
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Performances at the Spellbound by Magic Castle experience are guaranteed not only to delight longtime magic fans but also to impress and convert the skeptical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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After thrashing Real España by five goals on the Honduran club’s home field last week, the Los Angeles Football Club was nearly guaranteed to advance to the next stage of the continental tournament.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Most famous may be the Old Testament figure of David about to slay Goliath, originally made for the Cathedral of Florence.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
19 Feb. 2026
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Robert Early Madden, 37, was found guilty by a San Diego Superior Court jury of first-degree murder and a special circumstance allegation of committing the killing during a robbery for the July 15, 2024, slaying of 38-year-old Senait Legesse.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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