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
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The layers are flavored with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cola, then iced with a Coca-Cola and cream cheese frosting.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
What matters more to the biggest schools is that their teams have a chance to compete in what remains the best postseason in college sports and that they aren't iced out by lower conference champions who earn automatic bids.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Instead, linesperson Bevan Mills waved off what the Ducks strongly felt was icing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Verb
The burgundy and blue showed up with the same lineup as Monday night in Minnesota and looked completely different until an active second period and frantic final four minutes in the third to tie the score after an icing call created a margin for a comeback.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The layers are flavored with buttermilk, cocoa powder, and cola, then iced with a Coca-Cola and cream cheese frosting.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
What matters more to the biggest schools is that their teams have a chance to compete in what remains the best postseason in college sports and that they aren't iced out by lower conference champions who earn automatic bids.
—ABC News, 7 May 2026
Instead, linesperson Bevan Mills waved off what the Ducks strongly felt was icing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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A little different from the regular radiant thanks to its rich canary tone, this three-stone jewelry piece absolutely makes a statement.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Sales during the year were fueled by growth in all business areas, regions and distribution channels at constant rates, as well as by sustained double-digit performance at jewelry maisons and in the Americas region throughout the year.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Verb
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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Porter highlighted that the state should focus on ensuring students meet the educational benchmarks needed to succeed.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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This is where 11 Jews were murdered for the crime of being Jewish during Shabbat services in October 2018.—
Debra Newman Kamin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted of murdering her boyfriend and a friend in 2023.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Fashion Sales Amazon’s fashion department is packed with deals on airy clothes, supportive shoes, and cute and functional accessories.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Add weather-resistant seating with room for guests, entertain al fresco with outdoor dining tables for your next backyard cookout, brighten up your space with outdoor lighting, and make room for tools and accessories with outdoor storage.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Rest assured, though, that the luxury factor hasn’t been compromised.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Building inspector approves operations The restaurant posted on Instagram following the incident, assuring customers that the building had been evaluated.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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An ominous cloud hangs over Vahidi, as several of his predecessors were assassinated by the US and Israel – including Qasem Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The suspect in the April 25 shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, recently plead not guilty after being charged with attempting to assassinate the POTUS.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Guest rooms and suites with spacious living areas are both available, all of course equipped with the famous Four Seasons mattresses and linens that nearly guarantee a sound night’s sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Deposits will not guarantee access to a season membership, but they can be applied to a future membership if needed.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Their hateful and inflammatory remarks about slain CEO Brian Thompson sparked a debate over how city press passes are granted.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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The two children the fugitive father spirited away to Mexico after Bravo’s slaying nearly two years ago are safe in Sacramento County with their maternal grandmother, said Sacramento and federal authorities at a news conference Tuesday in downtown Sacramento.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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