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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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
Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Kylie McAloon also found the back of the net with 30 seconds to play, but Reading controlled the ball off the ensuing face-off to ice the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
He was dressed casually, in a green suède jacket and black sweats, but his watch was heavily iced with diamonds, as was a chain around his neck.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Canada coach Jesse Marsch started Luc de Fougerolles at center back, replacing Moïse Bombito, who was seen icing his leg after getting subbed off after the first half against Uzbekistan.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
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Verb
But if the franchise has a no-return policy, icing out Jay Woodcroft, Todd Nelson and Craig MacTavish, the options are retreads and the unproven.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 12 June 2026
Kylie McAloon also found the back of the net with 30 seconds to play, but Reading controlled the ball off the ensuing face-off to ice the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
He was dressed casually, in a green suède jacket and black sweats, but his watch was heavily iced with diamonds, as was a chain around his neck.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Canada coach Jesse Marsch started Luc de Fougerolles at center back, replacing Moïse Bombito, who was seen icing his leg after getting subbed off after the first half against Uzbekistan.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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These include jewelry, earbuds with cameras, pins and watches.—
Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Compliance officers These workers ensure that companies and organizations follow laws, regulations and policies, looking for potential problems to fix.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Furthermore, buildings must now identify backup service providers to ensure repairs can be made even if primary companies are unavailable or out of business.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Legend has it that before Colorado was even a state, an outlaw was hung in the Castle Rock gulch after murdering a local homesteader.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Mangione has pleaded not guilty to murdering health insurance CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street in 2024.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Given its minimalist design, the bag is easy to coordinate with other accessories with the same finish, from sunglasses to watches.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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My mom loves woven textures in her shoes and accessories, and these Mary Jane ballet flats are no exception.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Austria, meanwhile, would all but assure itself of a spot in the knockout round with a point.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The win assured the United States would win Group D and eliminated Turkey from any chance of advancing to the knockout round with its second straight loss.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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He was invited by Malcolm X to stay in Harlem at the famous Hotel Theresa, where agents with ties to the FBI, CIA and the Mafia, plotted to assassinate him.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is regarded as even more of a hard-liner than his father, Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated, at eighty-six, by Israeli Air Force strikes.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
Verb
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These worst-case scenario twisters aren’t guaranteed to develop, but there’s a more significant chance than usual for this time of year.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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He isn’t guaranteed to play in Texas high school football this season, as the District 11-6A executive committee ruled him ineligible due to a transfer for athletic purposes.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Israel’s retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has killed 73,018 Palestinians, including those slain since the ceasefire, the Gaza Health Ministry said.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Rhaenyra’s aunt, Rhaenys, is slain in the fight, and Aegon is mutilated, his own dragon left for dead on the field.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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