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Recent Examples of icebreaker
In a way, the rain became an unexpected icebreaker, bringing together friends and family who were meeting for the first time.
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Nylander scored the icebreaker for his first in 11 games, midway through the first period.
—CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
To close the gap in polar ice breaker production, the United States is turning to Finland, which is known to be the leading country in polar icebreaker manufacturing and design.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025
Sylvester asked by way of the evening’s first icebreaker.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Nylander scored the icebreaker for his first in 11 games, midway through the first period.
—CBS News, 24 Dec. 2025
To close the gap in polar ice breaker production, the United States is turning to Finland, which is known to be the leading country in polar icebreaker manufacturing and design.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025
Sylvester asked by way of the evening’s first icebreaker.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icebreaker
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Food and drink Local ingredients are spun into global favorites such as Middle Eastern garbanzo for breakfast or foie-gras terrine for supper, while also celebrating traditional Creole dishes.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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For an easy and inexpensive supper use white beans to build a scrumptious soup.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Due to these conditions, the region is highly reliant on expensive and polluting diesel fuel transported by truck, plane, or barge.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 46-foot (14-meter) fairing made its way via barge and truck to Rocket Lab's facilities at MARS, after departing from the company's California test facility in December.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Snack on a Umm Ali pastry while sipping a karak chai (the local spiced tea, a mix of black tea, cardamom and condensed milk found on every street corner).—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Typical cruises do include the cost of basics like your state room, meals in main dining areas, and non-alcoholic beverages like water, coffee, and tea.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Saadé said the liner partnered with Stonepeak due to its experience in infrastructure investments, indicating that the JV will help the DHL partner accelerate investments in new terminals and enhance service quality for customers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gardiner notes that Jelly Jar™ Lip & Cheek Balm is especially versatile, allowing endless customization depending on liner choice while keeping lips hydrated and comfortable throughout the day.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hefner’s professional power in Hollywood was even more limited than his social.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The lineup has yet to be announced, and fans are encouraged to check back on Warped Tour’s socials in the coming months.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
2 Jan. 2026
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Firefighters responded with a C-130 air tanker, dropped retardant and created containment lines around the fire.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Eventually a team from TPWD arrived with a tanker truck to carry the fish back to the Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, where all the Legacy Lunkers (largemouth bass weighing 14 pounds or more) are brought to carry on the state’s selective breeding program.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant’s nonprofit, MAD, is also continuing its speaker series here in Los Angeles for symposiums on cooking, sustainability and more.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company shared interim data from its ongoing 30-patient Sola™ feasibility study at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2025, the world’s leading symposium in interventional cardiovascular medicine, organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
17 Jan. 2026
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As the ship’s pilot, Smalls took charge and ordered the crew to light the fires that fueled the steamship.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Nov. 2025
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The steamship was capable of carrying over 1,100 passengers and crew.—
Raul A. Reyes,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Icebreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icebreaker. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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