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as in supper
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Recent Examples of icebreaker
The activity itself does the icebreaker work.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Adult games are a great icebreaker too, sparking some friendly competition, especially if neighbors don’t know each other well.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
If the vibe feels off, suggest a game or even an icebreaker to reset the group’s social energy.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
In the former, the 15-cabin icebreaker Aqua Lares offers a new way to discover both the inner and far more remote outer islands of the marine-life-rich Indian Ocean archipelago (the yacht is part of Aqua Expeditions, a boutique cruise line renowned for its focus on biodiverse regions).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Adult games are a great icebreaker too, sparking some friendly competition, especially if neighbors don’t know each other well.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
If the vibe feels off, suggest a game or even an icebreaker to reset the group’s social energy.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
In the former, the 15-cabin icebreaker Aqua Lares offers a new way to discover both the inner and far more remote outer islands of the marine-life-rich Indian Ocean archipelago (the yacht is part of Aqua Expeditions, a boutique cruise line renowned for its focus on biodiverse regions).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icebreaker
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Killing bears made Jacobs his name, but killing elk made good supper.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In March 1997, members of the Heaven’s Gate cult visited a Carlsbad, California, restaurant for their last supper—identical orders of iced tea, salad, turkey pot pie, and cheesecake.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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The 150-ton cargo barge was hit about 5 nautical miles off the Omani city of Khasab, Reza Shahidian said, according to Iran's semiofficial Mehr news agency.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Crewmembers from two Coast Guard Cutters joined forces with a Homeland Security task force to apprehend the stowaway after boarding the Crimson Clover barge in the San Juan Harbor on Tuesday, officials said in a news release.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Peacock Alley is a more casual setting and serves up an afternoon tea experience that’s become a city favorite (think Champagne, scones, pastries, and more).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Research shows that replacing sugary drinks with water, coffee, or tea can improve fasting blood sugar and how your body uses insulin (the hormone that regulates blood sugar).—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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After the woman departed the cruise liner where the hantavirus outbreak occurred, the ship continued to other destinations in the South Atlantic, with some passengers falling ill and at least three dying.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Ryan Ward hit his first career grand slam for the Dodgers, a liner to the seats in right in the sixth that gave Los Angeles a 6-1 lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Othership’s sauna events range from comedy nights and singles socials to tarot readings and a shabbat social schvitz.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Nowadays, the brand's socials are loaded with more photos of mountain bikes, ski goggles and foaming surf than camper vans or motorhomes.—
C.C. Weiss
May 05,
New Atlas,
5 May 2026
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About 60,000 gallons of potable water must be brought daily by tanker truck.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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To map this invisible chaos, the reSail team outfitted the Bow Olympus — a chemical tanker operated by Odfjell — with high-frequency LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Another four-story building — The Forum — will feature Jacobs Celebration Hall, a 500-person venue for symposiums and conferences.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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On summer breaks from university, Gilmore also worked at the port, painting buildings, shoveling coal on a steamship and crewing on harbor boats.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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On summer breaks from university, Gilmore also worked at the port, painting buildings, shoveling coal on a steamship and crewing on harbor boats.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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“Icebreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icebreaker. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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