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
ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The grandkids can even help Grandma decorate the bunny once it's iced.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
And the plates would ice up overnight and melt during the day and the diamond plate floor would get wet and slippery.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Connor Dewar was a full stride ahead of Jamie Drysdale, and it was still called icing.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Twenty-three seconds later, Justin Sourdif’s shot bounced past Cooley and Ethen Frank iced the game late with an empty-netter.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The grandkids can even help Grandma decorate the bunny once it's iced.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
And the plates would ice up overnight and melt during the day and the diamond plate floor would get wet and slippery.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Connor Dewar was a full stride ahead of Jamie Drysdale, and it was still called icing.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Small cloth jewelry bags or jewelry boxes are a good option, as are tiny cleaning cloths.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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However, in May 2023, multiple jewelry items were stolen from a locker at a hotel in West Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This adaptation helps to ensure generational success.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Vietnam's Ministry for Industry and Trade encouraged businesses to adopt remote working arrangements and reduce travel and transport demand to ensure national energy security.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But now comes the hard part — figuring out who murdered 21-year-old Sheila Ramsey.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Boasting a million-dollar smile and an increasingly impressive pile of cycling accolades, Moriah Wilson seemed to be on the verge of a national profile when she was murdered in 2022 in Austin, Texas.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This compact hair tool travel bag keeps your styling tools and accessories together and the incorporated heat-resistant mat protects hotel surfaces from damage.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Upgrade with stylish accessories, a statement mirror, matching finishes, and plush towels for a luxe feel.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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By narrowing the ban to just polystyrene and allowing customers to ask for plastic straws and utensils, Bumgardner said he’d been assured groups such as the Connecticut Business and Industry Association would not actively oppose the effort.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Washington coach Brian Keefe seemed fine with Adebayo scoring big to assure the Heat won the game right to the point his team was on the embarrassing side of history.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The writer relied heavily on the work of the Greek historian Plutarch to craft his play, and the real Caesar may have been given a similar warning before he was assassinated thousands of years ago.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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He was assassinated while speaking to the media outside of a police station.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The primary winner is all but guaranteed the seat in the heavily Democratic district that stretches along the lakefront on the South Side and includes suburbs like Harvey, Dolton and Pontiac.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Yet a ship that broadcasts its Chinese affiliation does not always guarantee a safe passage.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Taylor, 35, has been slaying this award season, not only on the red carpet but also by earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in Paul Thomas Anderson's action dramedy.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Demorcy said some bullets and fragments remained in the slain president's body because removing all of them would have taken days and further damaged the remains.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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