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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The Kings iced the same lineup, took the same approach and ended up with an identical result in each of their first two playoff games against the Colorado Avalanche, a 2-1 loss.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
There are office workers from the nearby insurance skyscrapers holding impromptu meetings over almond macadamia iced coffees from G&B Coffee and folks from the jewelry district grabbing a quick bite at Sarita's Pupuseria.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Try different ways to enjoy it: Whether it's iced, served with a slice of lemon and mint leaves, or blended into smoothies, find what makes green tea enjoyable for your routine.
—Trista Chan, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Cream cheese icing between the colorful mini cakes makes for a pretty presentation.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The Kings iced the same lineup, took the same approach and ended up with an identical result in each of their first two playoff games against the Colorado Avalanche, a 2-1 loss.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
There are office workers from the nearby insurance skyscrapers holding impromptu meetings over almond macadamia iced coffees from G&B Coffee and folks from the jewelry district grabbing a quick bite at Sarita's Pupuseria.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Try different ways to enjoy it: Whether it's iced, served with a slice of lemon and mint leaves, or blended into smoothies, find what makes green tea enjoyable for your routine.
—Trista Chan, Health, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Leyden, who was down on her luck after losing her jewelry business and had become estranged from her family, wound up in a homeless shelter.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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The collaboration reflects a broader shift toward closer alignment between beauty and fashion, where elements like nails are increasingly considered alongside accessories such as jewelry or footwear.—
Advertorial,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Garcia Martinez was processed for federal immigration law violations and transported to a detention facility with detainers to ensure extradition to New York after final adjudication of the immigration violations, CBP said.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Oversight should be limited to ensuring safety and maintaining academic standards, as well as financial oversight where taxpayer funds are involved.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Betty Broderick, a onetime socialite convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife back in 1989, has died.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Other deaths in the movie include King Jerrod (Desmond Chiam), Kitana's (Adeline Rudolph) father, who is murdered in the opening sequence in a battle with Shao Kahn.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Ruben Flores, who was accused of helping to dispose of Smart’s remains, was found not guilty of being an accessory to the crime.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Few things cling to everything and can get everywhere like sand, so use it to give beach supplies and accessories the once-over before heading home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The multigenerational Fordham Heights crowd assures you that this is the place to be.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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From a young age, Barnard assured his mom that his success would propel them to the top.—
Gigi Zamora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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North Korea has updated its constitution to require a retaliatory nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated, according to a report.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Even more frightening is a judge apologizing to an assassin who risked the lives of 2,000 people while attempting to assassinate the president and his cabinet.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Space is limited, and admission is not guaranteed.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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So Section 326 of the Communications Act prohibits prior restraint and censorship, and the First Amendment guarantees free speech.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It is thought that the Greek myth could be a retelling of an older Babylonian tale, in which the hero Gilgamesh slayed a colossal dog-headed, winged serpent known as a Mush-dragon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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However, this is Mother’s Day weekend, so a golden opportunity to either rewatch Miranda Presley slay another day or finally get a chance to see it for the first time as a holiday outing.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
9 May 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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